Job Description
Shape tomorrow's today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist! Innovate Tomorrow Inc. seeks a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next frontier. Join our elite innovation team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where you'll transform speculative futures into actionable business strategies.
We're not just predicting 2026—we're actively creating it. This role demands radical imagination paired with data-driven pragmatism. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, consumer behavior shifts, and market evolutions across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map emerging technology trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for business continuity amid rapid change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Produce strategic whitepapers on disruptive forces reshaping global markets
- Advise executive leadership on long-term R&D allocation and venture opportunities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of translating complex future scenarios into business strategies
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or climate tech domains with quantitative analysis skills
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate futuristic concepts to diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications