Job Description
Join FutureVision Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. As we approach 2026, we seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with executive advisory services to navigate technological disruption, climate resilience, and human evolution. You'll operate at the intersection of AI ethics, biotechnology, and sustainable development—shaping how organizations thrive in the next decade.
We offer unparalleled autonomy, a research-driven culture, and the opportunity to publish thought leadership in collaboration with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum partners. Your work will directly influence boardroom decisions and global policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 12+ emerging technology domains (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2030 geopolitical and market disruptions
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting AI governance, carbon-negative operations, and workforce transformation
- Deliver executive workshops and C-suite advisory on exponential risk/opportunity assessment
- Author annual 'Future State' reports featured in Harvard Business Review and TechCrunch
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with NASA and DARPA collaborators
- Build proprietary forecasting models using proprietary data streams and satellite analytics
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology policy with Fortune 500 exposure
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting) on 2026+ scenarios
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems, and exponential technology adoption curves
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP-V, scenario matrix development)
- Track record of influencing executive decisions through data-driven future narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant PhD with 2026-focused thesis
- Fluency in geopolitical risk assessment and climate adaptation strategy frameworks