Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, design future-ready solutions, and lead transformative initiatives across our global operations. This pivotal role blends foresight analytics with strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive technologies, and create actionable frameworks for navigating the evolving business ecosystem. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends in AI, biotech, and sustainability to forecast market shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders and investors
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with commercialization potential
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and establish foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience with AI/ML tools for trend prediction