Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as InnovateNext's Senior Futurist Strategist 2026. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for our 2026 roadmap. Join a multidisciplinary team redefining human-technology symbiosis in our downtown San Francisco innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Present trend forecasts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Author thought leadership on the future of work and digital consciousness
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints for 2026 product roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Published work on exponential technologies or future studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Cognitive Science, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend modeling tools (e.g., GPT-4, Anthropic)
- Experience with neuro-interfaces and quantum computing ecosystems
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ impact predictions