Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and cross-industry collaboration to architect our innovation roadmap. You'll partner with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, develop future-proof business models, and lead initiatives that redefine our industry. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 2026 market evolution
- Collaborate with R&D to translate foresight into actionable innovation pipelines
- Present future outlooks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on emerging paradigms
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for next-generation technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing future-ready business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic roadmapping methodologies
- Strong network within Silicon Valley innovation ecosystems
- Certification in Foresight or Innovation Management preferred