Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to solve tomorrow's challenges today. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable innovation, and exponential growth, requiring a leader who thrives in ambiguity and transforms foresight into actionable strategy.
As part of our elite Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and behavioral economists to redefine industry paradigms. Your insights will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments across our autonomous systems, bio-engineering, and planetary-scale sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight frameworks identifying disruptive trends in AI, biotechnology, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating future scenarios into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Establish global partnerships with academic institutions, governments, and Fortune 100 companies
- Present visionary briefings to C-suite executives and board members on emerging market opportunities
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops using scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Oversee publication of annual 'State of the Future' reports with industry-wide impact
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Fellowship program
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 12+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing influential future-focused research or thought leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives
- Experience leading $50M+ strategic initiatives with measurable impact
- Certification in scenario planning (e.g., WFS, SFI) or futures research methodology
- Portfolio demonstrating work on 5+ horizon scanning projects for Fortune 500 companies