Job Description
InnovateTech Solutions is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to shape our 2026 technology roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends, anticipate disruptions, and architect transformative strategies that position us as industry pioneers. Join our elite team in San Francisco to drive innovation at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable futures.
Why Join Us? Work with Fortune 500 clients in our state-of-the-art incubator lab, enjoy unlimited PTO, and participate in our equity program that rewards long-term visionaries. This hybrid role offers flexibility while maintaining deep collaboration with our R&D and executive leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops to model future market disruptions and opportunities
- Design cross-functional innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech paradigms
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members on future-ready initiatives
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynote speeches, and industry reports
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive modeling and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFS from APF) or equivalent
- Exceptional data visualization skills using tools like Tableau or Power BI
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry journals or conferences
- Experience with cross-cultural scenario planning and global trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations