Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to shape our 2026 roadmap by analyzing emerging tech, market disruptions, and societal shifts. This role bridges innovation strategy with practical execution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our San Francisco hub, working with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and AI ethicists to define what's next.
Our culture rewards bold ideas and embraces calculated risks. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to our R&D labs in the Bay Area's tech ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps by analyzing quantum computing, AI convergence, and biotech trends
- Lead scenario planning for societal shifts (demographic, economic, environmental) affecting global markets
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future insights into corporate strategy
- Produce annual 'Horizon Report' forecasting disruptive innovations with 85%+ accuracy benchmark
- Manage cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions
- Present strategic foresight to Fortune 500 clients and industry forums
- Build proprietary forecasting models using machine learning and data analytics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or equivalent technical field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, R&D planning, or emerging technology analysis
- Published research on disruptive technologies (quantum/AI/biotech focus)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Proven track record of influencing corporate strategy through future insights
- Strong data visualization skills (Tableau, D3.js) and predictive modeling experience
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders