Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with practical implementation, ensuring our organization remains industry-defining in an era of exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll analyze global megatrends, develop scenario-based forecasts, and pioneer initiatives that position FutureWorks as a market disruptor. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, social, economic, and environmental domains
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models
- Architect innovation pipelines translating future insights into R&D priorities
- Facilitate executive workshops on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready features into development roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and present at global innovation forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex concept articulation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Portfolio published foresight work or implemented innovation initiatives
- Experience leading cross-geographic, multidisciplinary teams