Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next frontier of technological evolution. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the cutting edge of innovation. This role blends foresight analytics with strategic execution to prepare for 2026's disruptive landscape. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where we pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps using trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize emerging opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Produce high-impact strategic reports and presentations for executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and technological signals impacting 2026's business landscape
- Design innovation frameworks to embed future-readiness into product development cycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend forecasting, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (e.g., in Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term strategic pivots
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred