Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps, drive R&D investments, and embed future-readiness across our global operations. Ideal candidates blend deep technical acumen with human-centered design principles to build sustainable competitive advantages in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and consumer trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Partner with engineering teams to prototype next-gen solutions (AI, quantum, biotech convergence)
- Design organizational resilience programs for workforce transformation
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing methodologies
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with global R&D centers
- Quantify ROI for future-focused initiatives through predictive modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related technical field
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Published thought leadership on 4th Industrial Revolution topics
- Proficiency in AI/ML tools for predictive trend analysis
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., AC/SCIP preferred)