Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric innovation to shape our next decade of growth.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems while translating complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of creativity and analytical rigor, driving initiatives that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author foresight reports and trend briefs for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to align long-term research with market evolution
- Curate industry thought leadership events and publish white papers
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities across teams
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for complex concepts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future scenario development and implementation
- Experience with trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner)