Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we pioneer the frontier of 2026 technology and societal transformation. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, develop actionable foresight frameworks, and guide our R&D roadmap through the next paradigm shift. This role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable innovation—shaping products that will define the next decade.
What you'll impact: Lead cross-functional teams in identifying disruptive opportunities, build predictive models for market evolution, and deliver executive-level strategic recommendations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policy think tanks to blueprint humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 Trend Synthesis Reports analyzing AI ethics, space commercialization, and climate-tech convergence
- Design scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on post-quantum security and neuro-adjacent interfaces
- Lead foresight sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions in immersive VR environments
- Establish global foresight networks with MIT Media Lab, ESA, and World Economic Forum
- Translate complex technological trajectories into actionable product roadmaps with 18-month horizons
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and decentralized identity systems
- Mentor future-strategy fellows from Stanford, Oxford, and Tsinghua University
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's in Foresight Methodology, Systems Theory, or Computational Social Science with 7+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies with $50M+ impact metrics
- Expertise in quantum-resistant cryptography and neuromorphic computing architectures
- Published work in Nature Futures or equivalent peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Deep understanding of UN SDG frameworks and ESG integration for 2030 horizons
- Proficiency in Python-based simulation tools (NetLogo, AnyLogic) and trend-visualization platforms
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across 4+ time zones with agile methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for Fortune 100 clients