Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our strategic roadmap for the next decade. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to embed future-ready thinking across our product development and innovation ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, social, and economic domains
- Develop actionable strategic foresight frameworks for product roadmaps
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Author visionary whitepapers on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Translate foresight insights into measurable R&D priorities
- Mentor junior innovation strategists in futures methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Publication record in futurism or technology forecasting
- Experience with AI/ML, biotech, or climate tech disruption analysis
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies preferred