Job Description
Join FuturePulse Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop robust roadmaps for our quantum computing and AI ethics divisions. Our award-winning team operates from a state-of-the-art innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, where we blend cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions.
As a thought leader in our strategic foresight division, you'll shape how organizations navigate the next technological paradigm shift. We offer unparalleled growth opportunities, competitive equity packages, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and corporate innovation initiatives across Fortune 500 partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, decentralized AI) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Author high-impact thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track progress against 2026 industry transformation targets
- Mentor junior futurists and build a robust network of academic and industry futurists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or R&D leadership at tech-forward organizations
- Proven track record of developing future-ready roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario-planning presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism or innovation journals
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive market shifts and transformation strategies