Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscapes today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design resilient strategies, and transform industries through data-driven foresight. This senior role empowers you to shape our organization's 2026 roadmap while mentoring cross-functional teams in exponential innovation.
At our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, AI researchers, and sustainability pioneers to build adaptable frameworks for the next decade. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for technological, social, and economic trends impacting 2026+ business models
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for C-suite decision-making
- Design and implement innovation frameworks across product, marketing, and operations
- Present future-proofing strategies to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Mentor teams in futures-thinking methodologies and disruptive innovation
- Quantify future ROI through predictive modeling and risk assessment
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Business Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year future roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and disruptive technology assessment
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Strong statistical modeling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent training