Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at FutureWorks Inc. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode the future landscape and transform emerging possibilities into groundbreaking realities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and imaginative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution.
As a key innovation driver, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps that anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market transformations. Your strategic insights will shape product development, investment priorities, and organizational culture for the next decade and beyond.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to architect tomorrow's success story today.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for organizational decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions and business models
- Author thought leadership publications and present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and research organizations focused on exponential technologies
- Mentor internal teams in futures thinking methodologies and innovation culture cultivation
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and environmental megatrends to inform long-term strategic positioning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI development, or neurotech
- Exceptional analytical capabilities with demonstrated experience in scenario planning and trend mapping
- Portfolio showcasing published foresight work or strategic frameworks adopted by organizations
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Deep understanding of exponential growth curves and disruptive innovation patterns
- Experience advising C-suite executives on technology adoption and transformation strategies