Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at 2026 Innovations, where we're pioneering the next generation of human-machine collaboration. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for the coming decade. This role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to shape products that will redefine industries. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Quantum Innovation Lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and AI pioneers to solve humanity's grand challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and space exploration domains
- Develop 10-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging technological paradigms
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-focused insights into corporate strategy
- Curate and host exclusive Future Vision Summits with industry thought leaders
- Build and maintain proprietary foresight frameworks using predictive analytics
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and policy summits
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our 2026 Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 or scale-up
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and technology roadmapping
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Global network of innovators across academia and industry