Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industry paradigms through data-driven foresight and cross-functional innovation.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll lead high-stakes scenario planning initiatives that directly influence our product roadmaps and investment strategies. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to exclusive industry foresight conferences. If you're passionate about turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantages, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial viability
- Produce actionable trend reports and white papers for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market advantages
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)