Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help define the future of innovation. We seek a visionary thinker to lead strategic foresight initiatives, identifying emerging trends and disruptive technologies that will reshape industries by 2026. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, anticipate market shifts, and position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for multi-year roadmap development
- Partner with R&D and product teams to translate future insights into innovation priorities
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive forces and their strategic implications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
- Author thought leadership content and publish industry forecasts
- Champion future-focused thinking across all organizational departments
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic frameworks
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation skills with experience influencing executive leadership
- Advanced degree in business, technology, futures studies, or related field required
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy preferred