Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the next frontier of human progress. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, redefine industries, and build roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. This role blends technological foresight with human-centric innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen.
At our San Francisco headquarters, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability architects to shape tomorrow's breakthroughs. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and a culture where curiosity is currency.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts post-2025
- Develop strategic frameworks for organizations navigating the 2026+ innovation landscape
- Produce visionary white papers and trend forecasts for Fortune 500 partners
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with futurists, engineers, and ethicists
- Advocate for ethical implementation of exponential technologies
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts and thought leaders
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, futures research, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Expertise in at least two domains: AI, biotech, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi technique)
- Track record of advising C-suite executives on long-term strategy
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills for complex concepts