Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This pivotal role bridges innovation and execution, ensuring our organization stays ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving world.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate foresight into actionable strategies. Your insights will drive product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience.
We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity meets impact, with competitive compensation, cutting-edge resources, and opportunities to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical trends, and socio-cultural shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and business expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future opportunities and risk mitigation
- Produce high-impact scenario planning documents and executive briefings
- Partner with R&D to integrate futurist insights into product roadmaps
- Monitor and evaluate disruptive forces (AI, quantum computing, bio-convergence) for competitive advantage
- Represent the organization at global foresight conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPC, CFP)
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks