Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical strategy, transforming foresight into actionable business advantage.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers, leverage AI-powered trend analysis, and shape products that define the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop innovation roadmaps translating future scenarios into R&D priorities
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into corporate strategy
- Curate and analyze global trend data using proprietary AI-driven platforms
- Design and facilitate future-focused workshops for cross-functional teams
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders with compelling visual narratives
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional data synthesis skills with proficiency in AI/ML trend analysis tools
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal change
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on innovation strategy