Job Description
Join FuturePulse Innovations as our inaugural 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market evolution, driving our organization's competitive edge through 2026 and beyond. You'll spearhead horizon scanning, scenario planning, and innovation roadmapping while collaborating with C-suite executives and R&D leaders to transform futuristic concepts into executable strategies. Ideal for visionary strategists obsessed with technological convergence, this position offers unparalleled influence in shaping industries of the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ market disruptions across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 industry evolution
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and innovation prioritization
- Partner with R&D to translate futuristic concepts into viable product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech convergence
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Build cross-functional innovation task forces for strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Experience building scenario planning frameworks for 5+ year horizons
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation roadmapping