Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to shape the future of technology and human progress. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate emerging trends, design breakthrough solutions, and drive strategic initiatives that redefine industries by 2026.
What You'll Achieve:
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop 5-year innovation roadmaps
• Identify and analyze disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
• Partner with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate strategy
• Build ecosystems with startups, academia, and global think tanks
Why FutureVision Labs: We're a preeminent innovation incubator with $2B+ in portfolio value. Our work directly impacts Fortune 500 companies and emerging disruptors across healthcare, climate tech, and digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' mapping technology convergence points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams on future market disruptions
- Design and launch moonshot innovation programs targeting 2026 breakthroughs
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring innovation maturity against future benchmarks
- Represent the company at global futurism summits and Davos-style forums
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
- Secure $5M+ in strategic innovation grants from public-private partnerships
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurism roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals (e.g., HBR, MIT SMR)
- Experience building innovation ecosystems with Fortune 500 companies
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Global network of futurists, VCs, and policy influencers