Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow in an accelerating technological landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruption, identify paradigm shifts, and build roadmaps that position us as industry pioneers.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape billion-dollar decisions. With competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a state-of-the-art innovation lab, we empower you to explore the future without boundaries. If you're passionate about transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends with 5-10 year impact
- Develop strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to exponential change
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into innovation roadmaps
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish global partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Pioneer new methodologies for long-term strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight implementations
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals