Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and lead our R&D initiatives into the next frontier. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape products that will define the next decade. Work alongside Nobel laureates, patent-pending innovators, and a team of world-class futurists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
At FutureVision Labs, we don't just predict the future—we build it. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and moonshot thinking. Enjoy unparalleled benefits including unlimited R&D budgets, flexible work arrangements, and equity in ventures that will revolutionize industries. This is your chance to turn visionary concepts into tangible legacies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026+
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future intelligence into corporate strategy
- Present foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Manage cross-functional teams executing experimental R&D initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications and patent novel methodologies
- Curate partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption and market disruptions
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking frameworks
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovations
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech domains (quantum, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable business strategies