Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to lead our horizon-scanning initiatives, transforming speculative concepts into actionable roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology forecasting, market analysis, and strategic planning, requiring both creative ingenuity and data-driven rigor.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems, translating complex signals into scalable opportunities. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes disparate trends into cohesive narratives, and possesses the persuasive acumen to influence organizational strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional foresight initiatives to map technology trajectories through 2026
- Develop quantitative models predicting market disruptions in emerging sectors
- Produce strategic briefings for executive stakeholders on future risk/opportunity landscapes
- Curate and analyze global innovation signals from startups, academia, and geopolitical shifts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience in volatile futures
- Coordinate with R&D teams to align long-term R&D portfolios with future market needs
- Present foresight findings to boards and investors through compelling visual narratives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario development frameworks
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record influencing C-suite decisions with future-oriented insights
- Exceptional written and verbal communication with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating past futures projects with measurable impact