Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a visionary Senior Futurist to architect tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a strategic mind to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will define 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends foresight with actionable strategy, influencing product roadmaps and corporate vision in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term strategic frameworks while mentoring a team of futurist analysts. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work 3 days remotely while maintaining office collaboration in our downtown SF headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for 5-year strategic roadmaps across AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Translate foresight insights into actionable business recommendations for executive leadership
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining cutting-edge research methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting technological adoption
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and technology impact assessment
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with data visualization proficiency
- Exceptional communication abilities for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy publications
- Experience with AI/ML tools for trend forecasting and pattern recognition