Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of technology and society. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, shaping how emerging technologies like AI, biotech, and quantum computing will redefine industries. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, creative foresight, and strategic leadership to navigate complex global challenges. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and government agencies to develop actionable frameworks for sustainable innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of science, policy, and human potential, this is your opportunity to leave an indelible mark on tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight roadmap for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on emerging tech impacts (AI ethics, climate tech, neurotech)
- Author high-impact trend reports published in Nature and MIT Technology Review
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and market disruptions
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify 2026's billion-dollar startups
- Advise UN committees on sustainable development goals through 2030
- Curate annual FutureFest summit featuring Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at top-tier firms
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technology forecasting
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and scenario simulation
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 C-suite on tech disruption
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Security clearance eligibility for government collaborative projects