Job Description
Step into tomorrow today. FuturePulse Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco and shape how humanity will live, work, and interact in 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge trend analysis, cross-industry collaboration, and disruptive innovation to solve humanity's grandest challenges. You'll lead high-stakes projects with Fortune 500 partners while leveraging our proprietary AI foresight platform.
We offer unparalleled resources, a world-class benefits package, and the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the future. If you're obsessed with what's next and thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for clients using AI-powered trend forecasting and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies
- Produce annual State of 2026 whitepapers published in top-tier industry journals
- Architect next-generation human-machine interaction paradigms for emerging tech ecosystems
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI on future-readiness initiatives
- Mentor a team of 5 futurist researchers while maintaining industry thought leadership
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on exclusive research projects
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of delivering 2020+ strategic foresight projects for Fortune 100 clients
- Expertise in emerging tech: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Published author in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier publication
- Fluency in futures research methodologies: Delphi, Horizon Scanning, and System Dynamics
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Security clearance for high-impact government innovation initiatives