Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, architect transformative strategies, and position our organization at the vanguard of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex horizon of 2026 and beyond.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market opportunities, and develop actionable frameworks that will redefine industries. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast industry disruptions by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into strategic initiatives
- Author annual 'Horizon Report' for executive board and investor stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Quantify market opportunities in nascent sectors with $1B+ potential
- Advise on organizational readiness for workforce automation and ethical AI governance
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Harvard/MIT/Stanford preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into $10M+ revenue initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and ethical implications of 2026 tech
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred