Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the next frontier of innovation. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, architect breakthrough solutions, and position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to navigate complex global landscapes. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and socio-economic trends to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-level executives on future disruption scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation products and services
- Author thought leadership reports on industry evolution and competitive positioning
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive organizational culture adaptation to future workforce paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D innovation, or technology foresight
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario-planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Portfolio published in futures journals or industry white papers
- Experience with Delphi method, horizon scanning, and cross-impact matrices
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred