Job Description
Join our elite team shaping the future of innovation as a Futurist Strategist 2026. This pivotal role requires visionary thinking to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts, driving our organization's strategic roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that position us at the forefront of emerging trends. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, possess deep analytical rigor, and excel at translating complex futures into actionable strategies. This is your chance to architect tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact strategic briefs for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prioritize innovation portfolios aligned with future trajectories
- Monitor emerging technologies through horizon scanning and expert networks
- Present strategic foresight findings to board members and investors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating past futures impact required