Job Description
Join our elite team of visionaries at FutureWorks Inc. to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to lead groundbreaking research and strategic initiatives that will define the next decade of technological advancement. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape emerging trends, collaborate with industry pioneers, and influence global innovation ecosystems.
At FutureWorks, we thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll drive our flagship 2026 Innovation Lab, developing foresight frameworks that guide our R&D pipeline and corporate strategy. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026, identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing
- Develop actionable scenarios and roadmaps for emerging technologies with 5-10 year horizons
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate futurist insights into corporate strategy
- Build and lead a cross-functional innovation team of researchers and technologists
- Present findings to global stakeholders through executive briefings and thought leadership platforms
- Establish FutureWorks as the premier authority on 2026 technology paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong network of relationships with academic institutions and research labs
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy