Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of technological disruption. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
As a key member of our Global Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 10-year innovation roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence Fortune 500 clients and publish breakthrough research in partnership with MIT and Stanford.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 10-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning for emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ industries
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for exponential growth strategies
- Present futures insights at global conferences (Web Summit, CES)
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal innovation capability
- Publish quarterly industry reports with 95%+ adoption rate
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating 50+ successful technology adoption forecasts
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational initiatives
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (STEEP, Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred