Job Description
InnovateFutures Inc. seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and innovation ecosystem. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies.
You'll lead cross-functional teams exploring quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence, ensuring our portfolio anticipates market shifts 3-5 years ahead. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological foresight and commercial viability.
Join our Silicon Valley headquarters where we're pioneering the next wave of human-machine collaboration. This hybrid role offers competitive equity and unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technology adoption curves through 2026
- Architect strategic frameworks for integrating emerging technologies into core business operations
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for disruptive innovation vectors
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological readiness and competitive advantage
- Present future-state roadmaps to executive leadership and board members
- Collaborate with R&D on prototyping next-gen solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on technology evolution
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or equivalent field
- 12+ years experience in technology innovation or corporate strategy
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Certification in Futures Methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and investment committees
- Published thought leadership in technology foresight
- Portfolio of implemented strategic initiatives