Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade of breakthrough technologies. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our company's long-term roadmap and competitive advantage.
As a key member of our Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and investment decisions for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps with quantifiable impact projections
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations
- Coordinate with innovation labs to prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze geopolitical and socio-economic factors affecting technological adoption
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Published work in peer-reviewed futures journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term strategy
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex insights
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping projects