Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's economy as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We seek visionary professionals to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for our clients in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026. This role demands deep analytical prowess, creative foresight, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business plans. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal changes that will define the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business innovation. You'll leverage proprietary predictive analytics frameworks to identify high-impact opportunities while developing contingency plans for potential disruptions. This is a rare chance to shape how organizations prepare for and thrive in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast their market impact by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for clients across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-readiness strategies
- Produce forward-looking market intelligence reports with actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain a network of futurist thought leaders and industry disruptors
- Design innovation roadmaps for clients to capitalize on 2026 market opportunities
- Advolve on regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of forecasting technological and market shifts (include examples)
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of 2026-relevant sectors: AI ethics, sustainable tech, decentralized systems
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics platforms
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, whitepapers)