Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation product roadmap. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to shape how humanity interacts with technology by 2026 and beyond.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Your insights will directly influence our R&D priorities and investment strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation in AI-driven systems
- Analyze competitive landscapes and disruptor threats across tech verticals
- Present findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on technological evolution
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Published work in technology journals or industry reports
- Experience with horizon scanning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)