Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business innovation, ensuring we stay ahead of disruption in an accelerating world.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly shape product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience as we navigate the transformative era of 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and maintain dynamic scenario models for 3-5 year strategic planning cycles
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and market experiments
- Present future insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Establish cross-functional futures councils to embed foresight into organizational DNA
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports and strategic recommendations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology, AR/VR)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Published thought leader on future trends with speaking engagements at global forums
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Foresight, or related discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Mastery of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis platforms
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term strategic pivots and market disruption