Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations as a Senior Futurist Strategist and architect the next decade of technological disruption. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, prototype future-facing solutions, and lead cross-disciplinary teams in reimagining industries. This role blends foresight research with hands-on innovation, requiring you to translate tomorrow's possibilities into actionable strategies today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026+ market landscapes
- Prototype immersive future-state experiences using AR/VR and metaverse technologies
- Present findings to executive stakeholders through data-driven visualizations and compelling narratives
- Manage innovation sprints with R&D teams to validate future concepts
- Publish thought leadership in futurist journals and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into enterprise-level strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-focused initiatives
- Experience with agile innovation methodologies and rapid prototyping