Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, driving innovation across our global ecosystem.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to anticipate technological, societal, and economic shifts. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, sustainability, and societal domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 2026 market positioning
- Design and execute foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce high-impact reports and visualizations translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Partner with R&D to integrate future trends into product development pipelines
- Establish innovation metrics to track strategic foresight ROI
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into business strategy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business, Technology, or related field
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive communication
- Experience with futures research tools (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications