Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming disruptive concepts into market realities. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape industries before they evolve.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop actionable roadmaps for the next technological paradigm shift. If you're passionate about defining tomorrow's innovations today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Design and execute innovation workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Author whitepapers on future-of-work implications and automation ethics
- Manage a portfolio of R&D projects with $5M+ annual budgets
- Present findings at global tech summits and industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-disciplinary innovation teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism or technology journals
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Experience with scenario planning and risk modeling for long-term projects
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)