Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs to architect tomorrow's reality today. As a Futurist Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, design visionary roadmaps, and pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy in our dynamic, award-winning innovation hub.
Our team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design thinking. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and disruptive startups to shape industries before they transform. This role offers unparalleled impact in a culture that rewards bold ideas and intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for exponential change
- Produce high-impact trend reports published in industry-leading publications
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating ethical considerations and sustainable futures
- Mentor junior futurists while publishing thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic consulting, innovation, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing foresight research with measurable client impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ high-impact future scenario projects