Job Description
Join InnovateTomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade's innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight analysis with cross-industry collaboration to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll lead initiatives shaping how businesses, governments, and societies evolve by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite leadership teams
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping technology convergence paths
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to validate emerging market opportunities
- Establish KPIs for tracking future-readiness across organizational functions
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into executable strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., CFS, APF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact