Job Description
Shape the Future at InnovateForward Labs
We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. As a pioneer in emerging technologies, you'll decode trends, architect transformative strategies, and position us at the forefront of tomorrow's industries. Join our elite team of disruptors where your insights become reality.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI architects, and sustainability pioneers. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global tech/social/economic trends impacting 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies and their societal implications
- Manage cross-functional teams executing rapid prototyping of future-forward solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present future visions at global forums like CES and World Economic Forum
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CPSI) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives implemented