Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to join our groundbreaking 2026 Vision Lab in San Francisco. As a key architect of tomorrow, you'll lead strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine industries and shape the future landscape. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with C-suite executives, pioneer emerging technologies, and influence global innovation agendas. If you're passionate about anticipating market shifts and developing actionable future scenarios, this is your chance to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary research on emerging technologies and societal trends through 2030
- Develop and present high-impact future scenario frameworks to executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate foresight findings into product roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future disruption
- Mentor junior futurists and foster a culture of strategic foresight
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of developing future scenarios that influenced organizational strategy
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business or technology publications
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies