Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough strategies that will redefine industries. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future landscape while working alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 markets
- Develop evidence-based innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications on next-gen workforce and automation paradigms
- Design and launch experimental innovation labs for quantum computing and AI applications
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2030-ready solutions
- Present strategic futures to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Demonstrated experience with emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio showcasing published future impact assessments
- Ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives