Job Description
Join FutureForge Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary leader to define our 2026 strategic roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. This role offers unparalleled influence to shape emerging technologies while leading cross-functional teams in turning foresight into market-ready solutions.
At FutureForge, we don't predict the future—we build it. Our culture blends cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial execution, offering competitive equity packages and unlimited learning opportunities. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors in our state-of-the-art innovation hub overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology forecasts with quantifiable impact models
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives in quantum computing and neurotech integration
- Partner with C-suite to embed future-proofing into product roadmaps and business strategy
- Curate exclusive futurist summits with industry leaders and academic pioneers
- Author white papers that establish thought leadership in emerging tech domains
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Fellowship program
- Drive patent development for breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization targets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight roles within tech or biotech sectors
- Proven track record of forecasting technological adoption with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech verticals (e.g., synthetic biology, quantum AI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future visions that influenced real-world innovations