Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. As a Senior Futurist (2026), you'll architect the next generation of technological paradigms that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. Work alongside Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify 2026-relevant technological breakthroughs
- Develop predictive models for societal and industrial transformation by 2026
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting 2026-enabled technologies
- Present findings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional teams of AI ethicists, quantum computing specialists, and climate modelers
- Author white papers on 2026 technology adoption patterns
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026-forward solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of predicting 3+ major technological shifts
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate modeling
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (Nature, IEEE, etc.)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 2026 readiness
- Proficiency in predictive analytics and scenario planning tools
- Security clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)