Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical creativity, analytical rigor, and strategic foresight to shape our innovation ecosystem. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives that redefine industries while mentoring next-gen innovators. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market-reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused innovation roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on emerging technology disruptions
- Build strategic partnerships with global research institutions and venture capital firms
- Author high-impact foresight reports predicting industry paradigms through 2030
- Drive prototyping of exponential technologies in our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab
- Mentor cross-functional teams in applying futures-thinking methodologies
- Secure $10M+ in innovation grants and strategic investments
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years experience leading R&D initiatives in Fortune 500 or scale-up environments
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies and societal impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and weak signal detection
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market foresight
- Deep network in Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem (VCs, labs, policymakers)
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)