Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as our Lead Futurist to architect the landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, drive innovation pipelines, and position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends and disruptors impacting 2026's business landscape
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-focused solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Curate industry partnerships with emerging tech pioneers
- Author thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms
- Oversee innovation lab initiatives for 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS preferred)
- Experience with Fortune 500 future-of-work initiatives