Job Description
Join our elite team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and shape our organization's 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and creative problem-solving to navigate tomorrow's landscape today. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, society, and business evolution, your expertise will drive transformative decisions that define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for long-term product roadmaps and market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future scenarios into corporate strategy
- Design and facilitate scenario planning workshops for cross-functional teams
- Produce visionary whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging megatrends
- Establish innovation partnerships with academia, startups, and industry pioneers
- Quantify future opportunities through data-driven forecasting and risk modeling
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformation initiatives
- Published thought leadership on future trends or technological disruption
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi technique)
- Strong presentation skills for executive and stakeholder audiences