Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's possibilities today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centric design to solve complex challenges in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation.
At 2026, we don't predict the future—we create it. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability experts to build frameworks that will shape global industries. Our culture rewards intellectual courage, embraces calculated risks, and fosters radical collaboration across disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, biotech, quantum) to develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product innovations
- Author thought leadership publications read by Fortune 500 executives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions with MIT-caliber research
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks at global policy summits
- Mentor junior futurists through our 'Horizon Scanning' apprenticeship program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or top-tier innovation lab
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite strategic decisions
- Fluency in at least two future-relevant languages (Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented futuristic innovations