Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. At FutureWorks Innovations, we're pioneering the landscape of 2026 through groundbreaking technological and societal advancements. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap, leveraging foresight methodologies to shape products that redefine industries. This role sits at the intersection of strategic planning, emerging technology, and human-centered design, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, mitigate disruption risks, and position FutureWorks as the vanguard of next-generation solutions. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product strategies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Identify and mitigate disruptive threats to existing business models
- Champion human-centered design principles in all innovation initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology roadmapping
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives in tech or life sciences
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., from WFS or APF)