Job Description
Join our elite 2026 Vision Lab as a Senior Futurist and architect tomorrow's reality today. At FutureWorks Inc., we're pioneering the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI to redefine human potential. This role demands a visionary who thrives at the bleeding edge of innovation, collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to build the frameworks that will shape the next decade. You'll lead strategic foresight initiatives, translate emerging technologies into market-ready solutions, and mentor the next generation of futurists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop actionable strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence applications
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate innovation pipelines
- Design and facilitate immersive future-state simulations for Fortune 500 clients
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and human-machine symbiosis
- Mentor cross-functional teams in anticipatory thinking methodologies
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants for emerging technology ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or adjacent field
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with 5+ at Fortune 500 level
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and systems modeling
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial IP
- Proficiency in Python, R, and advanced data visualization tools
- Speaking engagements at TED, Davos, or equivalent tiered forums
- Certification in Advanced Futures Thinking (AFT) or equivalent