Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. Shape tomorrow's technology landscape while working with Fortune 500 clients in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge foresight research with actionable strategic planning for industries poised for transformation.
As a pioneer in our Foresight Division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neuroscientists, and sustainability architects to develop predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions. Enjoy competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and quarterly innovation retreats in global tech capitals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly foresight reports on 2026 technology disruptions across AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Lead client workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Design predictive analytics models using proprietary quantum-forecasting algorithms
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into R&D pipelines
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future-Centric Leadership Program
- Present findings at industry summits including CES and World Economic Forum events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic plans (>5 year horizons)
- Expertise in scenario planning and futures research methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on emerging technology adoption