Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to develop roadmaps for emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and drive innovation that will shape the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of the 2026 landscape.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and industry pioneers to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an exponentially evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and societal foresight framework
- Produce quarterly strategic briefings on emerging trends and disruptive forces
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-ready innovation priorities
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and think tanks for cutting-edge research
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical, technological, and market shifts
- Mentor junior futurists and build a robust foresight analytics team
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating futuristic insights into business impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research or thought leadership on long-term technological trends
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for complex concept translation
- Deep understanding of global sustainability and ethical tech frameworks