Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our mission to shape a sustainable, tech-empowered future.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech experts, and climate innovators to develop foresight frameworks that guide $1B+ investment decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of exponential technologies and human-centric design, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neural interfaces) with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic foresight roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating industry convergence and regulatory shifts
- Design scenario-planning models simulating socioeconomic impacts of climate-tech and automation adoption
- Facilitate C-level innovation workshops with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and WHO thought leaders
- Author white papers on metaverse governance, bio-digital ethics, and sustainable tech policy
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, UX researchers, and policy analysts
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Published thought leadership on singularity technologies or climate resilience strategies
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 boards on exponential technology disruption
- Expertise in Delphi methodology, systems dynamics modeling, and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of 2026-relevant domains: AGI governance, carbon capture markets, neurotech regulation
- Certification in Foresight Professional (CFP) or equivalent foresight methodology