Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands an unparalleled blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and creative innovation to navigate emerging paradigms in quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech integration.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives, partner with Fortune 500 clients, and publish groundbreaking research that defines tomorrow's digital landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technological roadmaps for enterprise clients using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead quantum computing feasibility studies for next-gen logistics optimization
- Develop AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Collaborate with neurotech teams on brain-computer interface prototypes
- Present at global forums (Web Summit, CES, Davos) on future-of-work transformations
- Manage innovation sprints with DARPA and NASA research partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology consulting or R&D leadership
- Published peer-reviewed research in exponential technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or Future Studies
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized future-tech applications
- Security clearance eligibility for federal research projects
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation frameworks