Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll blend technological foresight with strategic execution to transform disruptive concepts into market-leading products. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape industries while collaborating with world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify breakthrough technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for product roadmaps aligned with future market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Author visionary whitepapers and executive briefings on future industry scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-era solutions
- Represent company at global futurist forums and innovation summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or technology foresight
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: AI, Web3, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Executive-level communication with ability to articulate complex futures narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)