Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next technological revolution. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure while translating complex futures into actionable business strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop scenarios that position us as industry pioneers in 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled resources for research, including exclusive partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University. Your insights will directly shape product development, market entry strategies, and investment decisions in our $2B innovation portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, social, and economic megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for quantum computing adoption and AI ethics frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for climate resilience challenges
- Present future forecasts to executive leadership and board members with data-driven narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies to shape policy discussions
- Mentor a team of foresight analysts using advanced horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent field with 7+ years experience
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into successful commercial initiatives
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Delphi method and cross-impact matrices
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, nanotech, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism publications (e.g., Futures Research Quarterly)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)