Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Shape our 5-year innovation roadmap while collaborating with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our brand as the global benchmark for next-generation solutions.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-functional futurist initiatives across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop proprietary trend forecasting models with 90%+ predictive accuracy
- Present strategic insights to Fortune 500 partners and investors
- Build the industry's first open-source futurist certification framework
Responsibilities
- Architect annual 'Horizon Scanning' reports identifying disruptive technologies
- Design scenario-planning workshops for C-level executives
- Lead quantitative trend analysis using proprietary AI-powered tools
- Author white papers published in MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Mentor junior futurists through our Innovation Accelerator Program
- Collaborate with patent attorneys to protect IP for emerging innovations
- Present quarterly strategic forecasts to the Board of Directors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Delphi Method)
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., AC/FS)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year technology forecasts