Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and transform how industries adapt to exponential change. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with human-centered innovation to shape products that will redefine markets.
In this executive position, you'll lead cross-functional teams in anticipating paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into organizational DNA while mentoring next-generation futurists. Our culture rewards bold thinking and offers unparalleled resources to turn visionary concepts into reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Horizon Scanning framework, identifying emerging trends with 3-7 year impact
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients, translating foresight into actionable strategic roadmaps
- Author quarterly 'FutureWatch' briefings distributed to 10,000+ industry executives
- Architect innovation labs combining quantum computing simulation and human-AI co-creation
- Manage a $5M+ research portfolio exploring ethical implications of 2026 tech ecosystems
- Present at global forums (Web Summit, CES, Davos) on exponential futures
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite decisions with future-focused frameworks
- Expertise in at least two exponential tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Experience scaling foresight operations across global enterprises
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF or Foresight Practitioners)