Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of tomorrow! We seek a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform groundbreaking concepts into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring an innovative mind to decode emerging trends and position our organization as an industry trailblazer.
As the architect of our future vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate forward-looking risks. Your strategic insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment decisions across our $2B portfolio. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive in ambiguity, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 corporate foresight strategy, identifying emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Develop quantitative and qualitative trend analysis frameworks for market disruption
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive scenario planning for geopolitical, technological, and economic volatility
- Mentor junior strategists and foster a culture of future-conscious innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and Web3 ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and storytelling ability
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, books, patents)
- Experience building and scaling strategic foresight functions in global enterprises