Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we pioneer the frontier of 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-gen business models, and guide our organization through the transformative decade ahead. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring bold thinkers who thrive on ambiguity and shape tomorrow's reality today.
Our dynamic team operates from a state-of-the-art innovation hub in San Francisco, collaborating with Fortune 500 partners and pioneering startups alike. You'll lead high-stakes foresight initiatives that directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and market positioning for industries spanning AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise clients navigating 2026 market complexities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-proofing priorities
- Produce actionable foresight reports translating trend analysis into executable business strategies
- Design and maintain proprietary trend-tracking methodologies using AI-driven analytics
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and ethical foresight practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience as professional futurist or strategic foresight consultant
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into C-suite actionable strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex scenario planning and trend analysis projects