Job Description
Join FutureScope Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. This role demands cutting-edge analytical prowess and the ability to translate foresight into actionable strategy.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities, anticipate technological shifts, and shape our 5-year innovation pipeline. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for multi-stakeholder strategic initiatives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development
- Author annual 'Horizon 2026' trend reports for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Monitor emerging technologies and geopolitical shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic foresight impact
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or MBA
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Published thought leadership on future scenarios
- Experience with scenario planning software (e.g., Kumu, Causal Mapping)