Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough innovations. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight framework
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging market disruptions
- Drive innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex scenario modeling
- Published author in technology futures or peer-reviewed journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Cognitive Science, or related field
- Experience with generative AI and neuro-technology integration
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/JavaScript)