Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps.
Why 2026 Innovations? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our team of disruptors works at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable tech to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop quantitative foresight models using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Design strategic innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, energy, and mobility
- Present future-state roadmaps to executive boards with data-driven storytelling
- Build cross-functional innovation labs with Stanford/MIT research partners
- Author thought leadership publications read by 500K+ industry leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic innovation, or technology consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Published research in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio of implemented innovation strategies generating $50M+ impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)