Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This pivotal role demands radical imagination and data-driven precision to shape our collective future. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and AI ethicists to decode emerging paradigms in biotechnology, space exploration, and decentralized systems. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, policy frameworks, and humanity's trajectory toward 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-dimensional foresight frameworks using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops with C-suite executives to map 2026 technological inflection points
- Produce actionable 'Future Impact Assessments' for emerging technologies (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate geoengineering)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions (MIT Media Lab, Singularity University) and government agencies
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at Davos-type forums
- Design ethical guardrails for autonomous systems and human augmentation technologies
- Monitor global signals (geopolitical, climate, economic) to identify black swan events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant STEM field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year horizon predictions (include case studies)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (nanotech, synthetic biology, quantum computing)
- Proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier business publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent