Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform technological possibilities into market-defining advantages in an era of unprecedented acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience)
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Host cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development cycles
- Represent company at global futurist forums and technology summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI ethics, biotech, space tech)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts for diverse audiences