Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving paradigm-shifting solutions that redefine human potential. As a key architect of our next-generation ecosystem, you'll blend cutting-edge research with market foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible realities. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping the future of AI, biotech, and sustainable technology.
Our San Francisco headquarters operates at the intersection of academia and industry, offering hybrid flexibility with weekly in-person collaboration sessions. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary team of quantum computing specialists, neuroscientists, and sustainable design experts while interfacing with global partners at the World Economic Forum and MIT Media Lab.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping next-generation solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government labs for quantum AI research initiatives
- Present strategic foresight frameworks to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Manage a $15M innovation budget for emerging technology incubation programs
- Author thought leadership publications in Future Studies Journal and TechCrunch
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent practical experience (8+ years)
- Proven track record of commercializing foresight research (3+ major product launches)
- Expertise in quantum computing, neurotech, or climate modeling systems
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or innovation journals
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across global R&D divisions
- Deep network within DARPA, Singularity University, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Scenario Planning, Horizon Scanning)
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for international stakeholder engagement