Job Description
Join FuturePulse Innovations as our Senior Futurist and architect of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation experiences, and guide our product roadmap toward the horizon. This role merges cutting-edge research with practical innovation, requiring you to transform foresight into actionable blueprints that redefine industries.
As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts. You'll influence product development, investment strategies, and corporate positioning for the next decade. This is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for product innovation
- Partner with engineering teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, conferences, and industry reports
- Manage external partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Guide corporate strategy by integrating future-focused insights into business planning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial solutions
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and emerging technologies
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and influencing strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems (Silicon Valley preferred)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains