Job Description
Are you a visionary thinker ready to shape tomorrow's reality? FutureWorks Inc. seeks a Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. Join our elite team of innovators in San Francisco where you'll decode emerging trends, design transformative solutions, and guide organizations through the complexities of the next technological revolution. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight paired with actionable execution.
As we stand at the precipice of unprecedented change, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to identify disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 clients while mentoring a global cohort of futurists. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term strategy, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Conduct scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for disruptive market forces
- Author high-impact trend reports published in industry-leading journals and conferences
- Design and implement innovation pipelines translating future insights into commercial opportunities
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership through speaking engagements
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight
- Proven track record developing and implementing foresight methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep expertise in AI ethics, climate resilience, and biotechnology convergence
- Exceptional data visualization skills using tools like Tableau or D3.js
- Published thought leadership in futurism publications (e.g., Futures, Foresight)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused scenario planning projects