Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026+ innovation roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep technical insight with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our R&D pipeline while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers.
What You'll Achieve:
• Design and lead cross-functional innovation sprints
• Develop patentable frameworks for next-gen technologies
• Present strategic foresight reports to Fortune 500 partners
• Publish thought leadership in top-tier industry journals
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Architect scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026 product launches
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technology adoption
- Build quantitative models predicting technological tipping points
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI assessments
- Mentor junior futurists through structured development programs
- Represent company at global tech summits (Davos, Web Summit)
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or Big Tech
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technologies
- Proven track record of patent-validated innovation output
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Advanced proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling
- Fluency in 3+ languages with international stakeholder experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology predictions