Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, shape long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our organization as a global pioneer in the next technological revolution. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As we accelerate toward 2026, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, anticipate market disruptions, and architect future-proof business models. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational evolution in an era defined by exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Develop and maintain 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks for executive decision-making
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite stakeholders to navigate uncertainty
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigms and their implications
- Monitor global policy/regulatory shifts affecting long-term technology adoption
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable strategies
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodology skills
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from futurists.org) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications