Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. FutureVision Analytics seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine business landscapes. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation to architect the future of strategic foresight.
As a cornerstone of our Global Intelligence Division, you'll translate complex data into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role demands intellectual curiosity, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to visualize paradigms beyond conventional thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in fintech, healthcare, and climate tech sectors
- Produce executive-level trend briefings on metaverse adoption, quantum commercialization, and AI ethics
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University researchers to validate future projections
- Design immersive foresight workshops for C-suite executives using VR simulation environments
- Author quarterly 'Future State' reports published in Harvard Business Review and TechCrunch
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive modeling and systems thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Social Science
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Portfolio demonstrating published future trend analysis for SaaS or biotech industries
- Expertise in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Gephi network modeling)
- Certification in Futures Design Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)
- Fluency in Python/R for trend simulation and data visualization
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into boardroom-ready strategies
- Speaking experience at Davos, Web Summit, or equivalent innovation forums