Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic innovation, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions, design human-centric solutions, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming possibilities into realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, AI, quantum computing, and sustainable energy sectors
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with 5-10 year foresight
- Design and facilitate immersive future scenario workshops with C-suite executives
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product development frameworks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile innovation environments
- Portfolio published in leading futurist or innovation publications