Job Description
Join InnovateX Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to decode emerging trends and architect 2026's disruptive technologies. This pivotal role blends foresight with execution, guiding our organization through exponential change while delivering market-defining strategies.
Positioned in our San Francisco hub, you'll lead cross-functional teams to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future insights into actionable roadmaps that position InnovateX as the industry's undisputed pioneer.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for exponential growth markets
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and tech pioneers
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organizational functions
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Exceptional communication skills for complex stakeholder audiences
- Experience building future-proof organizational capabilities
- Portfolio of published trend analysis or scenario planning work