Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will reshape our world. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive communication to guide our R&D roadmap toward groundbreaking innovations.
As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll lead cross-functional teams in identifying disruptive trends, developing scenario-planning frameworks, and translating complex data into actionable strategies. You'll partner with C-suite executives to position FutureTech as the industry's thought leader while incubating next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/societal trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global business resilience
- Lead innovation workshops with R&D and product teams
- Produce executive briefings on future-proofing strategies
- Partner with venture capital on futuristic investment opportunities
- Design foresight methodologies for organizational adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Published thought leadership in future studies (peer-reviewed journals)
- Executive presentation skills translating complex concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in horizon scanning and trend analysis tools