Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer the next wave of technological disruption. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors to shape our future-proof portfolio.
Why FutureWorks? We're an award-winning incubator backed by Silicon Valley's leading venture capitalists, offering unparalleled resources to transform bold ideas into market leaders. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity and rewards audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive technologies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused talent pipeline
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience with Delphi methods and horizon scanning techniques
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS) required