Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, ensuring our organization stays ahead of technological and societal shifts.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational culture in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop and present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Design and implement organizational foresight frameworks and methodologies
- Author thought leadership content positioning 2026 Labs as a future-shaping authority
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and exponential technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred