Job Description
Join InnovateNext Corp as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026! We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll transform emerging trends into actionable strategies, driving innovation across our global enterprise. Collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year roadmaps while mentoring next-generation thought leaders. Enjoy unparalleled resources in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where breakthrough ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen technologies and business models
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive stakeholders
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Drive cultural transformation initiatives to embed future-thinking across all departments
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D budget through compelling ROI projections
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies by 2026
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leader in future-tech publications (e.g., HBR, WIRED)
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms