Job Description
Shape the future at Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as our lead 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to blueprint the next decade of technological disruption and market evolution. Join our elite R&D team in designing sustainable frameworks for post-2025 ecosystems. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 partners.
Compensation includes equity, wellness stipends, and unlimited learning budgets. Our SF hub offers flexible workspaces, on-site chef, and patent bonuses for breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across global markets
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports with 85%+ accuracy benchmark
- Design resilience protocols for systemic risks (supply chain, climate, regulatory)
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on future-of-work studies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in long-term strategic thinking
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants for 2026 pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ tech disruption (Harvard Sloan, MIT Press)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum AI
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with thesis on future economies
- Track record of advising Fortune 500 on 5+ year strategic pivots
- Fluency in predictive analytics tools (Palantir, Gartner, Trend Hunter)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable roadmaps