Job Description
Join 2026 Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's reality. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, shaping our next-gen product roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep research with strategic foresight to build products that define the next decade. Collaborate with quantum computing teams, neurotech pioneers, and climate innovators to craft blueprints for humanity's future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning across biotech, AI ethics, and space exploration to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-based frameworks for 2030+ market evolution and regulatory landscapes
- Partner with product teams to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings on exponential technology convergence and paradigm shifts
- Curate and analyze proprietary datasets from 200+ global innovation ecosystems
- Author thought leadership reports distributed to Fortune 500 C-suite audiences
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining academic rigor in methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Proven track record predicting market shifts in at least two exponential tech domains
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and system dynamics modeling
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures studies or technology journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Portfolio demonstrating influence on multi-billion-dollar product launches
- Deep network within DARPA, Singularity University, or equivalent innovation circles
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Polaris) and data visualization platforms