Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Innovatech Labs seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. Lead cutting-edge research on emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable innovation strategies.
Join our elite team of futurists in the heart of Silicon Valley, where we pioneer solutions at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable development. This role offers unparalleled influence in steering humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 technology forecasts across AI, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive stakeholders and board members
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish global thought leadership through keynote speeches and published research
- Design and implement horizon scanning frameworks for emerging risks and opportunities
- Mentor junior futurists and build collaborative networks with academic institutions
- Translate complex future scenarios into product development roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published research or thought leadership in future studies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through innovation cycles
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives