Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the blueprint for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to shape industries, societies, and daily life. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing predictive models, scenario planning frameworks, and innovation roadmaps that will define the next decade.
About Innovate Future Labs: A Silicon Valley-based think tank and incubator, we partner with Fortune 500 companies and governments to solve complex future challenges. Our work spans AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops on climate resilience, AI governance, and human-machine symbiosis
- Author white papers and predictive models on emerging tech disruptions
- Collaborate with quantum computing and bioengineering teams to identify convergence opportunities
- Advocate for ethical innovation through policy recommendations and thought leadership
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of publishing trend analyses in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and causal layered analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on future-proofing strategies
- Portfolio of 2026+ scenario planning projects with measurable impact