Job Description
We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological and societal trends to shape our organization's roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-thinking strategies, identify disruptive opportunities, and embed foresight into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, and possess an uncanny ability to predict future paradigms, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability to inform 5-10 year strategic planning
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for organizational adaptation to 2026+ technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development and business operations
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech pioneers
- Communicate complex future scenarios through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting 2026 technology landscapes
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability framework
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies with proven trend analysis capabilities
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Experience translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Strong network in tech innovation circles and academic research institutions
- Published thought leadership on future technology or societal transformation