Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and help us redefine tomorrow's business landscape. We're seeking an innovative thinker to lead our strategic foresight initiatives, preparing our organization for the transformative shifts of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with executive-level strategy development, requiring both analytical rigor and creative vision. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to shape our future roadmap, driving innovation across emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal evolution. If you're passionate about transforming uncertainty into opportunity and thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to map and prepare for 2026 market disruptions and technological paradigm shifts
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and digital ecosystems
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational resilience and innovation
- Collaborate with R&D and product teams to integrate future insights into development roadmaps
- Present compelling future-state narratives to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, industry forums, and predictive modeling
- Oversee cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and societal impact
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation (academic or industry)
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, cross-impact matrices)
- Track record of translating future insights into actionable business strategies