Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, shaping our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role demands deep analytical prowess and creative foresight to turn futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions for industries poised for disruption. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological disruption
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technologies and their market implications
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work transformations and ethical AI governance
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business recommendations for product development
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience delivering executive-level workshops
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-strategy recommendations
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)