Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect future-ready strategies, and transform foresight into actionable innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify paradigm shifts in technology, society, and markets. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based frameworks for emerging disruptions (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Design and execute horizon scanning protocols across 15+ industry verticals
- Present actionable foresight reports to executive leadership and innovation boards
- Architect organizational resilience strategies for volatile future environments
- Manage cross-functional teams of futurists, data scientists, and domain experts
- Establish global partnerships with future-focused research institutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in future-focused journals or platforms
- Global network of futurists and industry visionaries