Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation product roadmap. This role combines deep technological foresight with business acumen to transform speculative concepts into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, assess disruptive technologies, and build strategic frameworks that position 2026 Labs as the industry's thought leader.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science, technology, and human behavior. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, including horizon scanning and scenario planning, to anticipate societal and technological shifts over the next decade. This is a rare opportunity to directly influence how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while working alongside world-class innovators in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario plans for 2030+ market landscapes
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate trend insights into product innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive-level trend briefings and thought leadership content
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and innovation hubs
- Quantify market opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies
- Design and facilitate foresight workshops for cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation
- Experience building foresight tools and data visualization frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic initiatives from trend identification to market impact