Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the digital landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to pioneer breakthrough strategies in AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to incubate next-gen solutions that redefine human-machine interaction while maintaining ethical integrity. This role offers unparalleled influence in steering our organization's R&D roadmap toward commercially viable future technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Lead speculative R&D projects in quantum AI and neural interfaces
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate futurist insights into corporate strategy
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Publish industry whitepapers on emerging tech societal impacts
- Mentor innovation teams in scenario planning and prototyping
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or futures research
- PhD in Computer Science, Philosophy, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed tech ethics journals
- Expertise in quantum computing or synthetic biology
- Proven track record of scaling speculative projects
- Deep understanding of ISO 26000 and IEEE ethics standards
- Experience with Delphi methodology and horizon scanning