Job Description
Step into the future with FutureVision Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of technological evolution, where you'll shape strategies that redefine industries. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform futuristic concepts into tangible solutions.
At FutureVision Labs, we thrive on disrupting the status quo. You'll collaborate with elite researchers, engineers, and designers to prototype breakthrough technologies while influencing global innovation agendas. If you're passionate about anticipating market shifts and pioneering the next wave of technological advancement, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and market opportunities
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future concepts into viable product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and industry thought leaders
- Drive organizational adoption of future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in emerging tech trends: AGI, quantum computing, neurotech, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience directing cross-functional global teams
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies (PhD preferred)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven strategic decision-making
- Experience presenting to executive boards and investor groups