Job Description
We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. Join our elite innovation team at FutureVision Labs where you'll decode emerging trends, design long-term strategic frameworks, and lead transformative initiatives that position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level strategic planning to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and global megatrends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for long-term strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align future vision with current business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and growth vectors
- Author thought leadership content and strategic briefings for board-level stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist experts, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Drive implementation of future-ready solutions across product development and operational strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic initiatives with measurable impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston)