Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape how humanity interacts with technology by 2026 and beyond.
As our Futurist Lead, you'll pioneer methodologies for predicting technological convergence, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready strategies into product roadmaps while building an ecosystem of industry pioneers. This is your chance to redefine what's possible in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-year technology foresight frameworks for 2026+ horizon planning
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for emerging tech convergence (AI, quantum, bio-digital)
- Author strategic whitepapers on disruptive technologies and their societal impacts
- Design and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate future insights into actionable product development roadmaps
- Present foresight findings to C-suite and board members with compelling narratives
- Oversee cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capability horizons
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or Technology Innovation
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurism leadership
- Proven track record of publishing industry-defining trend analyses
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience building and leading global futurist networks