Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a trailblazing expert to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in building solutions that define 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to shape our company's decade-long trajectory.
At FutureWorks, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum systems. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and market positioning in a rapidly evolving landscape. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 horizon scanning reports identifying disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Design strategic frameworks for long-term product innovation aligned with 5-10 year vision
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive teams to prepare for alternative futures
- Establish KPIs for tracking emerging technology adoption and market readiness
- Partner with R&D to prototype concepts for 2026 commercial applications
- Represent FutureWorks at global futurist conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation frameworks
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred