Job Description
Shape the future with FutureWorks Inc. – where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries. Join our elite team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to build the next generation of breakthrough solutions.
This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll navigate the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to develop actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. We offer unparalleled resources, cutting-edge research facilities, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Your work will directly influence trillions in market value and impact billions of lives globally.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate innovation to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite executives across aerospace, healthcare, and fintech sectors
- Lead cross-functional labs prototyping 2026-era solutions with $1M+ annual R&D budgets
- Author industry-defining white papers and keynote presentations at Davos and CES
- Mentor a team of PhD researchers in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Partner with venture capital arms to evaluate $100M+ investments in frontier technologies
- Architect ethical frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Published thought leadership in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or equivalent tier-1 publications
- Proven track record of commercializing future-vision concepts with Fortune 100 clients
- Mastery of horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, quantum networks)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex scenarios
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across 3+ continents
- Fluency in futures modeling software (e.g., STAGE, Causal Layered Analysis)