Job Description
Join Innovate Future Inc. as a Lead Futurist 2026 and spearhead the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design roadmaps for 2030+, and shape our organization's long-term innovation agenda. This role sits at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human augmentation—where science fiction becomes reality.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Work with Nobel Prize-winning scientists and industry disruptors
- Access to $1B R&D fund for experimental projects
- Hybrid schedule with unlimited PTO
- Equity in a pre-IPO unicorn
Responsibilities
- Forecast global tech/socioeconomic trends 5-10 years out using predictive modeling
- Develop '2026 Horizon Scenarios' for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping next-gen solutions (quantum AI, biotech, space tech)
- Secure $5M+ in venture partnerships for moonshot initiatives
- Author industry-defining white papers and keynote presentations
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary 'TrendSight' methodology
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published peer-reviewed research in future studies or adjacent fields
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Track record of launching products/services with 10+ year market impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, AI, Physics, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for trend modeling
- Public speaking experience at Davos, TED, or equivalent forums