Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with strategic execution to build the future today.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with global leaders, disrupt traditional paradigms, and deliver actionable insights that drive our 2026 roadmap. We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity meets cutting-edge technology and your ideas become industry benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, market shifts, and socio-economic indicators to forecast 2026's disruptive innovations
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with measurable impact frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions for Fortune 500 partners
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces positioning FutureWorks as the 2026 innovation authority
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers for trend validation
- Translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies with clear ROI models
- Represent FutureWorks at global conferences and media platforms on 2026 technology trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech leadership with proven 2026+ impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruptive technology assessment methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier industry publications
- Experience building and scaling innovation labs with measurable outcomes
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI-driven trend analysis platforms
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios to executive stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations with measurable business impact