Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and transform future insights into actionable strategies. This pivotal role bridges technology, sociology, and business strategy to position our organization at the forefront of 2026's digital transformation.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, and want to build the future rather than react to it—this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of 2026+ strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with global tech trends
- Analyze disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial applications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused products and services
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investor groups
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and tech disruptions
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to embed future-readiness into organizational DNA
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-ready solutions
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, Web3, AR/VR, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future-tech publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Deep understanding of global megatrends reshaping 2026's business landscape
- Experience with scenario-planning methodologies and trend analysis tools