Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technological foresight and strategic execution to transform emerging trends into market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode future disruptions, guide R&D investments, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader through 2026 and beyond.
In this high-impact position, you'll lead cross-functional teams in developing sustainable innovation frameworks, anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, market expansion, and corporate evolution in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2026 to inform strategic innovation priorities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to predict industry disruptions and competitive shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product development roadmaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Present future-vision briefings to executive leadership and board members
- Design and oversee innovation incubation programs for breakthrough technologies
- Integrate sustainability and ethical considerations into all future-strategy initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic innovation or futurism roles within tech/consulting sectors
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Exceptional analytical abilities with demonstrated scenario-planning expertise
- Strong executive communication skills with experience influencing C-suite decisions
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (required)