Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist and help shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design adaptive frameworks, and drive innovation at the intersection of technology, society, and business. This role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge projects with global impact.
Our dynamic team thrives in collaborative environments where curiosity meets execution. You'll lead strategic foresight initiatives, partner with industry disruptors, and contribute to patents that redefine human progress. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into tangible realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech verticals (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and design teams
- Present foresight findings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Publish thought leadership in industry journals and conferences
- Manage a portfolio of speculative R&D projects with $10M+ budgets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with AI-driven scenario modeling tools (e.g., Palantir, GPT-4)
- Deep knowledge of geopolitical and socio-technological interdependencies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SCF preferred)
- Published author in futures or innovation domains