Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovation landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and strategic partnerships. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unshakeable curiosity about what's next, we invite you to shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic frameworks for long-term innovation pipelines and ecosystem partnerships
- Produce scenario-based forecasts and risk assessments for emerging technology adoption
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align organizational vision with future opportunities
- Represent the company at global foresight forums and industry prediction summits
- Author thought leadership publications on next-generation business models
- Mentor internal teams on future-proofing methodologies and adaptive strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex futures to diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work in foresight journals or industry trend reports
- Experience with global foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)