Job Description
Join 2026, the vanguard of tomorrow's technology, as we redefine human potential through groundbreaking innovation. As our Senior Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for 2030 and beyond, guiding our R&D initiatives in quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable ecosystems. This role merges visionary thinking with pragmatic execution to transform speculative concepts into market-defining realities.
We seek a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and government agencies to shape policies that accelerate human progress. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position 2026 as the world's most influential innovation engine.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 10-year strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and commercialize emerging technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology)
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government labs for cutting-edge research
- Deliver keynote presentations at global innovation summits on future technology trends
- Design ethical guidelines for next-generation AI and biotechnology systems
- Manage innovation pipeline with $50M annual budget for moonshot projects
- Publish thought leadership in Nature and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Deep expertise in exponential technology trends and singularity theory
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in futures research tools (Delphi, SWOT, STEEP analysis)
- Security clearance for government collaboration projects