Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and build actionable strategies for the post-2025 era. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, where you'll pioneer frameworks that redefine industries. Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources to transform foresight into market leadership.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate solution architects. We provide competitive compensation, equity packages, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Shape how humanity navigates the 2026 paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive trends affecting 2026 business models
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients adapting to post-2025 technological shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops integrating AI, biotech, and climate resilience forecasts
- Produce quarterly trend briefings with predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Advise C-suite executives on exponential technology adoption timelines
- Build proprietary forecasting models using NLP and machine learning tools
- Represent FutureWorks at global foresight forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into executable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ trend analysis for enterprise clients
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Deloitte TMT Radar)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level stakeholder management
- Published thought leadership on technology's societal impact