Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and lead cross-functional teams in building next-generation solutions that redefine industries. Our dynamic San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthrough technologies while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. This is your chance to shape humanity's future trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global mega-trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Lead immersive scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across 5+ industries
- Develop patent-pending predictive models using proprietary data ecosystems
- Curate annual FutureVision Summit featuring thought leaders from MIT, NASA, and OpenAI
- Mentor a team of 15 futurists and data scientists using cutting-edge analytical tools
- Secure $10M+ annual R&D budget through compelling innovation proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of delivering foresight frameworks adopted by Fortune 100 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, nanotech, synthetic biology) and ethical implications
- Published author in top-tier journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Fluency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Methodology)
- Certified in Systems Dynamics Modeling from MIT Sloan or equivalent
- Exceptional storytelling abilities translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ industry-disrupting innovation implementations