Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-disrupting realities. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise and imaginative foresight to navigate the convergence of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation.
As a key member of our R&D leadership team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent-holding engineers, and industry disruptors to prototype next-generation solutions. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and our patent portfolio while mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Horizon Scan, identifying emerging trends with commercial potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Produce quarterly foresight reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Manage a $5M R&D incubation fund for 2026-focused pilot projects
- Represent FutureWorks at global tech summits and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on future technologies
- Proven track record of launching products based on 3-5 year foresight
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, neurotech, or climate engineering
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating successful commercialization of emerging technologies