Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, shaping our product roadmap for the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring both deep technical acumen and business intuition.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype solutions for challenges in AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, translating complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
Benefits include equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual learning stipend for future-focused certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology landscape
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for quantum/AI integration
- Facilitate innovation workshops with C-suite and engineering teams
- Author quarterly futurist reports for investor and stakeholder audiences
- Prototype minimum viable futures using emerging tech stacks
- Advise on ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Manage partnerships with academic labs and research institutions
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with agile methodologies in emerging tech contexts
- Published work in futurist publications or tech journals preferred
- Certification in Foresight or Innovation Management a plus