Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations as 2026 Innovations seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic foresight initiatives. Join a pioneering team at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential, where you'll architect blueprints for the next decade of disruptive breakthroughs. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and visionary thinking to guide our product roadmap, investment decisions, and industry partnerships toward 2030 and beyond.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence cutting-edge projects in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and global policymakers to transform futuristic concepts into tangible solutions that redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Present foresight frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for industry stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional innovation teams
- Anticipate systemic risks and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related technical field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or emerging tech consulting
- Published research on technological singularity or long-term forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems modeling methodologies
- Proven track record influencing C-level technology decisions
- Strong network with DARPA, IEEE, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Portfolio of foresight projects with measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling