Job Description
Join our elite team at FutureWorks Innovations as we architect the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to transform disruptive concepts into market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, guide cross-functional teams, and publish forward-thinking frameworks that redefine industry standards.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. We offer unparalleled resources for research, a dynamic innovation lab, and competitive equity packages. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex challenges through speculative design and strategic foresight, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year strategic foresight initiatives identifying emerging trends impacting 2026-2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients in tech, healthcare, and sustainability
- Present future-vision briefings to executive teams and board members
- Direct cross-functional innovation sprints integrating AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Author thought leadership publications cited in Harvard Business Review and MIT Technology Review
- Mentor junior futurists and establish department research methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published portfolio of 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario modeling, horizon scanning, and Delphi methodology
- Proven track record advising C-suite on exponential technology disruption
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI forecasting platforms
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders