Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's breakthrough technologies. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy, positioning you at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable futures. Lead cross-functional teams to develop actionable roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and influences C-suite decisions. You'll partner with R&D, product, and investment teams to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. This is more than a job—it's your chance to shape humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author white papers and trend reports for industry thought leadership
- Design scenario-planning models for global market disruptions
- Partner with investment teams to evaluate frontier technology startups
- Build and mentor a cross-functional innovation task force
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in tech or business publications
- Experience with Delphi methodology or trend impact analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-shaping projects delivered