Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help shape the future of technology and society. We're seeking visionary thinkers to forecast emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and guide organizational strategy through the transformative landscape of 2026. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional workshops, and produce actionable insights that drive competitive advantage. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces exponential thinking, and possesses a passion for solving humanity's most complex challenges through technology and foresight.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive decision-making
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops for leadership teams
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on technological development
- Build and maintain a network of futurists and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven ability to translate foresight into executable business strategies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on emerging trends or future scenarios
- Experience with foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences