Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a Strategic Futurist to architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate technological, economic, and societal shifts shaping the next decade.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that anticipate market evolutions, identify disruptive opportunities, and future-proof our enterprise. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging global trends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to forecast market opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for technological disruption and regulatory shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state strategies
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for leadership
- Identify and evaluate breakthrough technologies with strategic acquisition potential
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating sustainability and ethical frameworks
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and market experiments
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-strategy initiatives