Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to map emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine our world. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our organization's decade-long strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry conversations. Our dynamic, startup-culture environment offers unparalleled autonomy to explore paradigm-shifting concepts while enjoying comprehensive benefits and equity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead quarterly innovation workshops identifying disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Produce high-impact white papers and presentations for executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging concepts (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics)
- Establish global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors for intelligence gathering
- Advise product roadmap decisions through 10-year strategic lenses
- Quantify long-term market opportunities using predictive modeling and simulation tools
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record publishing forward-looking industry reports or thought leadership
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning methodologies, and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of strategic foresight work with measurable outcomes