Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and lead groundbreaking innovation initiatives. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate future trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation frameworks while mentoring a dynamic team of futurists and technologists.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers an unparalleled environment for thought leadership, with access to cutting-edge labs, industry luminaries, and resources to prototype revolutionary concepts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruptors and emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating futuristic concepts (e.g., AI ethics frameworks, quantum computing applications)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify paradigm-shifting trends across biotech, AI, climate tech, and neurotech
- Translate future insights into executable business strategies with measurable ROI projections
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-ready innovation culture
- Partner with R&D to commercialize emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent fields
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and innovation strategy deliverables