Job Description
Shape the future of technology as our Senior Futurist at FutureWorks Inc. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and build innovation roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll guide our organization through technological disruptions, ensuring we lead rather than follow the next wave of digital transformation.
Join our elite team of futurists in San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term strategic initiatives. This is your opportunity to define how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends, market shifts, and scientific breakthroughs to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop comprehensive 5-10 year technology roadmaps aligned with organizational vision
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions with 2026 market readiness
- Author forward-looking white papers and industry thought leadership pieces
- Build and maintain an expert network of innovators across academia and industry
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven track record of predicting tech trends with documented impact (portfolio required)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies: quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or major tech publications