Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we shape the future of technology and human experience. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge research with practical implementation. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable innovation, and human-centered design, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts and technological disruptions before they emerge.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term strategic frameworks, partner with Fortune 500 clients on transformational initiatives, and publish groundbreaking research in emerging technology domains. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep domain expertise, and can translate complex futures into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026 strategic vision across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on future-of-work transformations
- Develop patent-pending forecasting methodologies using quantum computing and behavioral analytics
- Produce quarterly 'Future Horizon' reports distributed to 50+ global innovation leaders
- Manage $2M+ R&D budget for emerging technology prototyping and validation
- Represent company at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum as future-tech thought leader
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design and systems thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight at Fortune 100 or top-tier consultancy
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technology impacts (2020-2023)
- Expertise in quantum computing ethics, neuro-ergonomics, or circular economics
- Proven track record of implementing future-strategies with measurable ROI
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-forecasting models with 85%+ accuracy
- SCUBA certification for underwater tech ecosystem research