Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the future of technology and human experience by 2026. We seek a visionary leader to translate emerging trends into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role combines deep technical foresight with business strategy to shape next-generation innovations in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios
- Produce executive briefings on disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic impact
- Present findings at global innovation conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite decisions with future insights
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier media
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with global trend analysis from Gartner, Forrester, or similar