Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges foresight research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of innovation curves in an exponentially changing world.
In this dynamic position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and mitigate future risks. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, translating complex future scenarios into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics) and societal patterns to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for business resilience in volatile futures
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational strategy with future-proofing imperatives
- Produce executive-ready foresight reports with data-driven future-state projections
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with innovation labs, academic institutions, and disruptor startups
- Advise product development teams on future-proof feature sets and market positioning
- Build and maintain a proprietary horizon-scanning intelligence system
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures or strategy publications
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEP analysis)