Job Description
Step into the future with FuturePulse Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode tomorrow's landscape today. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our next-generation roadmap by identifying disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team at the forefront of innovation where your insights will shape products, investments, and global strategy for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and societal trends to map 2026 scenarios
- Develop strategic frameworks for long-term innovation pipelines and competitive positioning
- Partner with C-suite executives to translate future insights into actionable business roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Author thought leadership reports and present to industry leaders at global forums
- Build and maintain ecosystem of futurists, academics, and tech pioneers
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial strategies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong network in futurist/tech innovation communities
- Published thought leader (whitepapers, TED talks, industry journals)
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis and predictive modeling tools