Job Description
Join InnovateX Solutions as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present strategic roadmaps to global stakeholders. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible remote work options for the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze technological disruptions through horizon scanning and trend forecasting
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in emerging sectors
- Lead innovation workshops with C-level executives to translate foresight into actionable plans
- Author thought leadership reports published in MIT Technology Review and similar venues
- Manage a $2M R&D portfolio for experimental technologies
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
- Present quarterly trend briefings to the board of directors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Experience advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic planning
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Track record of implementing future-proofed business models
- Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement