Job Description
InnovateFutures Inc. seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker to decode emerging trends, forecast disruptive innovations, and shape our decade-long technology vision. Join our elite team in San Francisco where you'll directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotech.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the pace of technological transformation accelerates exponentially. Your expertise will position InnovateFutures as an industry pioneer, ensuring our portfolio anticipates rather than reacts to paradigm shifts. This isn't just forecasting—it's creating the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework analyzing AI, quantum, and biotech convergence
- Produce executive-grade scenario-planning reports identifying 10-15 year disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping emerging technologies to $2B+ business initiatives
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA
- Design patent-pending innovation methodologies for exponential technology adoption
- Present 2026 strategic vision to C-suite and Board of Directors quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership via keynote speaking
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent 10+ years experience
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Proven track record of commercializing 5+ futuristic technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Deep technical fluency in AI/ML, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Executive-level communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year strategic implementations