Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at 2026 Innovations, where we're redefining human potential through cutting-edge foresight and strategic innovation. As our Senior Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for 2030+ by identifying emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive opportunities that others miss. We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy to shape our next decade of breakthroughs.
Why 2026 Innovations? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our multidisciplinary teams work in state-of-the-art labs to prototype tomorrow's solutions today, with benefits including equity participation, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and emerging domains
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Present visionary briefings to C-suite and external stakeholders at global forums
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist incubator program
- Publish thought leadership in industry journals and white papers
- Mentor junior futurists and foster a culture of anticipatory innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio of published future outlooks or strategic foresight projects