Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive innovation across emerging technologies. This pivotal role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a global leader in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, research labs, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly shape our product development, market expansion, and sustainability initiatives—ensuring we're not just prepared for 2026 but actively defining it.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic vision through horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Author thought leadership reports and executive briefings on disruptive market forces
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and technological disruptions
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory innovation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in emerging technology assessment and market disruption analysis
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep understanding of global megatrends and their business implications
- Published thought leadership in futurist or strategic journals
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)