Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our 2026+ strategic roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, driving innovation across quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future scenarios while mentoring our next-gen innovation team.
As our industry prepares for the 2026 technological inflection point, you'll translate emerging trends into market-ready solutions. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence Fortune 500 clients and pioneer breakthroughs in human-machine collaboration. Your work will directly impact how businesses navigate the exponential transformation ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual Future Trend Reports with 3-5 year predictive horizons
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints for quantum/AI integration projects
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and biotech applications
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive boards and industry forums
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions in our innovation lab
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic variables affecting tech adoption curves
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic innovation, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier media
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Certification in innovation management or strategic foresight preferred