Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, driving innovation in AI, sustainable tech, and human-machine collaboration. You'll lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into market-defining products while shaping our global tech ecosystem.
Our award-winning culture thrives on curiosity and bold experimentation. With headquarters in San Francisco's innovation district, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, serial entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including equity, flexible remote options, and a $10K annual learning stipend to fuel your growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Direct cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating future-facing solutions
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and government innovation labs
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and board members using data-driven visualizations
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and innovation frameworks
- Monitor global tech trends and regulatory shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy) with published thought leadership
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., causal layered analysis, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional data storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives successfully commercialized
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, backcasting)