Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, ensuring we lead the next industrial revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to prepare our organization for 2026 market shifts
- Develop predictive models for disruptive technologies
- Collaborate with C-suite to align innovation with long-term vision
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing to inform 5-year strategy
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for market volatility and black swan events
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive stakeholders quarterly
- Partner with R&D to prioritize 2026 product roadmaps
- Build external networks with futurist communities and academic institutions
- Mentor innovation teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators for strategic implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future trends (portfolio required)
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis tools