Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist and help redefine tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to architect our long-term innovation roadmap and anticipate emerging trends that will shape the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring deep analytical prowess and creative foresight.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond, leveraging cutting-edge research methodologies and data-driven insights. You'll be the voice of the future within our organization, guiding product development, market positioning, and organizational transformation to prepare for upcoming paradigm shifts.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for long-term innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 industry projections
- Conduct scenario planning and risk analysis for emerging megatrends (AI, climate resilience, quantum computing)
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into tangible product roadmaps
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish cross-functional innovation incubators for 2026-era opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work and industry evolution
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks beyond 2025
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and foresight methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through organizational transformation
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry evolution