Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect the 2026 digital landscape. We seek a visionary strategist to identify emerging technologies, consumer behaviors, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. Lead cross-functional teams in developing forward-thinking roadmaps while maintaining agile execution capabilities. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping our company's decade-long innovation strategy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify 2026-relevant technological and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term product roadmaps
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author thought leadership publications on future-facing technologies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on emerging ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals