Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs as a Future Strategist 2026 and help us shape the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect solutions for the challenges and opportunities of 2026. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to create sustainable impact. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and designers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's problems today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) aligned with 2026 societal needs
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-focused solutions
- Analyze global trends and regulatory shifts to inform product development
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical implementation of disruptive innovations
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Drive innovation sprints focused on 5-10 year horizon planning
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term societal impact of initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in emerging technology trend analysis
- Experience with horizon scanning and scenario planning methodologies
- Strong data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Certification in Futures Studies or Innovation Management preferred
- Deep understanding of 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects