Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. FutureVision Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives at the intersection of emerging technologies and human evolution. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking architect who can decode tomorrow's trends today and transform speculative insights into actionable blueprints for organizational resilience and market dominance.
Join our elite team of paradigm shifters in San Francisco's innovation epicenter. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change, design adaptive business models, and position our portfolio at the vantage point of 2026's technological and societal inflection points. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to develop 2026 strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market vulnerabilities
- Produce visionary scenario planning documents with quantifiable impact assessments
- Advise executive leadership on innovation investments and market entry strategies
- Develop thought leadership frameworks published in industry whitepapers and keynotes
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-ready solutions aligned with 2026 horizons
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals to anticipate systemic risks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into successful business strategies
- Expertise in exponential technology trends and their societal implications
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term transformation initiatives
- Mastery of foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, cross-impact analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from strategic foresight projects