Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. This pivotal role blends foresight research, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to navigate emerging trends and disruptive technologies. You'll partner with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies, driving innovation across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems.
Why InnovateFuture? We're a mission-driven incubator backed by Silicon Valley's brightest minds, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where your ideas can change the world.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs for R&D investments
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Translate foresight insights into product development pipelines and go-to-market strategies
- Build and manage a network of external futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Present future scenarios to executive teams to inform long-term capital allocation
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record developing corporate innovation frameworks and roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects