Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations as we shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for our flagship 'Project Horizon 2026'. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic foresight, driving innovation that will define the next decade.
You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop actionable future scenarios, guide product roadmaps, and present insights to C-suite executives. This is your chance to influence how humanity interacts with AI, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning across AI, biotech, and climate tech domains
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Present future-state insights at industry conferences and client workshops
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author quarterly trend reports for investor relations
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary foresight methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership in technology or sociology journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling frameworks
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Sociology, or related field
- Portfolio of 3+ future impact assessments for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech adoption curves
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences