Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. As a pivotal member of our innovation team, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt markets, and shape products that define tomorrow. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive collaboration to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll leverage predictive analytics, scenario planning, and stakeholder workshops to position InnovateX as the industry's thought leader. This is your chance to influence multi-billion-dollar decisions while working with world-class engineers and designers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps using trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for disruptive innovations
- Conduct market research on emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, etc.)
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-focused capabilities into development cycles
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership content positioning InnovateX as an industry authority
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and technology pioneers
- Present findings to investors and board members to secure future innovation funding
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, Web3, etc.)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)