Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This role demands a blend of radical imagination and pragmatic execution to transform speculative concepts into market-ready innovations. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuro-technologists, and AI ethicists to pioneer solutions that redefine human potential in the coming decade.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing 10-year roadmaps for emerging technologies. Shape corporate foresight frameworks that influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions. Present avant-garde concepts to C-suite executives and venture capital partners.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps integrating quantum computing, biometric interfaces, and decentralized AI
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with predictive market analysis and risk assessments
- Facilitate scenario-planning workshops with Fortune 500 executives on post-2025 societal shifts
- Lead patent development for next-gen human augmentation technologies
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on experimental research initiatives
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems operating in 2026+ environments
- Mentor junior futurists through the FutureWorks Innovation Accelerator program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy or innovation consulting
- Published research on human-AI collaboration or neuro-technology adoption
- Deep understanding of quantum computing and molecular manufacturing trends
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful speculative technology implementations
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Proficiency in Python and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Clearances for US government innovation partnerships (preferred)