Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as an Innovation Futurist and architect of tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, sustainability, and human-machine interaction. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unshakeable belief in shaping a better future, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify 2026-adjacent opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives and societal impact goals
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D initiatives
- Build and maintain an external ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Oversee the development of 'future-proof' product architectures and service models
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology assessment
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures simply
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, etc.)
- Passion for solving humanity's grand challenges through technology