Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to shape products that will define the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Why FutureVision Labs? We're a mission-driven collective of pioneers reimagining human potential through AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Our San Francisco hub pulses with creativity and purpose, offering unparalleled resources to turn visionary concepts into reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, neurointerfaces) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for product roadmaps spanning quantum computing to synthetic biology
- Lead cross-functional workshops with engineers, designers, and ethicists to translate foresight into actionable blueprints
- Author white papers and thought leadership positioning FutureVision as the 2026 innovation authority
- Partner with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Monitor emerging technologies through a lens of ethical impact and societal readiness
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 or startups
- Proven track record of forecasting tech adoption (e.g., predicted ChatGPT-scale impact before 2022)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field preferred
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ long-range forecasts that materialized within 3 years
- Exceptional communication skills distilling complex futures for executive audiences
- Passion for sustainable development and human-centered design principles