Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary thinkers who will redefine industries by 2026 through predictive analytics, emerging technology integration, and human-centric innovation. This pivotal role bridges foresight with execution, transforming futuristic concepts into market-leading products while navigating global megatrends like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable transformation.
As a cornerstone of our innovation division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to develop actionable 2026 roadmaps. Your insights will shape multi-billion dollar portfolios while championing responsible innovation that balances technological advancement with societal impact. This isn't just about predicting the future – it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype breakthrough technologies with 3-year commercialization horizons
- Author quarterly '2026 Impact Reports' identifying disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Design ethical innovation guardrails for emerging technologies ensuring alignment with UN SDGs
- Build strategic partnerships with Stanford/MIT/ETH Zurich research labs for 2026 technology adoption
- Present futures briefings to board members and investors on market evolution trajectories
- Mentor innovation teams in 'anticipatory design' methodologies for next-gen products
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies with 3+ year horizons
- Expertise in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, AI trend prediction platforms)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology disruption (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press)
- Experience building ethical frameworks for quantum/AI deployment in regulated industries
- Deep network in global innovation ecosystems (Davos, Singularity University, XPRIZE)
- Fluency in futures modeling software (e.g., SAP Predictive Analytics, Trendalyzer Pro)