Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging paradigms and architect sustainable futures. This role demands radical imagination combined with analytical rigor to navigate complex global shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into organizational DNA, driving innovation that redefines industries.
Our San Francisco headquarters sits at the intersection of biotech, AI, and sustainable systems – the ideal crucible for shaping 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, sociology, and design thinking, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends by 2026
- Design scenario-planning models for climate, AI governance, and workforce evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' reports for Fortune 500 partners
- Build innovation pipelines targeting post-quantum computing and neurotech
- Advocate ethical futurism frameworks in global policy forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-forecasting impact (e.g., published scenarios)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods)
- Certification in strategic foresight (CFP or equivalent preferred)