Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how businesses evolve in the AI-driven decade ahead. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art Embarcadero headquarters.
Why This Role Matters: As humanity accelerates toward 2026, organizations face unprecedented disruption. Your strategic insights will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments and define our market leadership position for the next technological paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation roadmaps
- Author quarterly 'Future Briefs' distributed to Fortune 500 partners
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into development lifecycles
- Represent FutureVision at global futurism conferences (Davos, TED, etc.)
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology trends (peer-reviewed journals)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in trend forecasting tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Deloitte Tech Trends)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic implementations
- Security clearance preferred for government partnership projects