Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect the future of technology and human experience. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions anticipated by 2026. This role blends strategic foresight with practical execution, requiring deep analytical capabilities and creative problem-solving in an environment where tomorrow's challenges are solved today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, demographic shifts, and economic indicators to forecast 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps and business strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 societal needs
- Author thought leadership reports on future-proofing enterprises in volatile markets
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist experts, academic institutions, and industry pioneers
- Advise C-suite on strategic pivots and innovation investments targeting 2026+ horizons
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous transformation initiatives
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy (portfolio required)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred