Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, driving our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge AI, sustainable innovation, and human-centric design, ensuring our leadership in the next technological revolution. Collaborate with world-class teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub and shape the future of industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI ethics and sustainable innovation frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align 2026 vision
- Publish industry-defining research on human-machine symbiosis and future workforce models
- Partner with product teams to embed foresight into R&D pipelines
- Represent company at global futurist forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or advanced R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on AI evolution or sustainable tech transitions
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Track record advising Fortune 500 on 5-10 year transformation
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with >80% accuracy