Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations as a Senior Futurist and lead our strategic vision for tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape product roadmaps, and drive innovation at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. This is your opportunity to define the next decade of technological progress while collaborating with world-class engineers and researchers.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D priorities
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Present future scenarios to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
- Author thought leadership pieces for industry publications and conferences
- Build and mentor a team of junior futurists and innovation analysts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning and quantitative trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published author in futurism or innovation thought leadership