Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next era of human progress. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to shape our organization's decade-long roadmap. You'll lead cross-functional teams in exploring quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures while translating complex trends into executable business opportunities.
Why FutureWorks? We're revolutionizing how global enterprises prepare for 2026 and beyond. Our culture rewards audacious thinking, offers unlimited learning budgets, and provides equity in breakthrough ventures. If you're passionate about creating the future—not just predicting it—this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year innovation roadmaps mapping emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, AI) to market opportunities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Establish 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Author annual Horizon Report on disruptive forces reshaping industries by 2026
- Curate global thought leadership events featuring Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers
- Drive ESG-integrated strategy aligning business objectives with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent with 8+ years' experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into billion-dollar commercial opportunities
- Expertise in technology convergence analysis (blockchain, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier
- Certified in Strategic Foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, SoL)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from future-oriented initiatives (e.g., launched product/services pre-2020)
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement