Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable blueprints for our next-generation platforms. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate modeling experts to shape the decade-defining innovations of 2026 and beyond.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and present disruptive insights to C-suite executives and venture partners. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning across biotechnology, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure sectors
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 product ecosystems
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with quantum computing and neurotech teams
- Present trend disruption analyses to executive board and investor networks
- Author forward-looking white papers on societal impact of emerging tech
- Collaborate with policy teams on regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, biotech, AI, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field