Job Description
Join FutureForge Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, ensuring we lead rather than follow the future. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, develop actionable scenarios, and pioneer solutions that will define industries by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and innovation teams
- Author forward-looking white papers and trend reports published in industry journals
- Design and pilot prototype technologies for 2026 use cases
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members quarterly
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption cycles
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives