Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and guide our organization through the technological and societal shifts of the mid-2020s. This role sits at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and produce actionable roadmaps that position us as industry pioneers. Our dynamic startup culture offers equity, flexible work arrangements, and the autonomy to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends to identify opportunities for 2026-2030 market disruption
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for AI integration, climate resilience, and human augmentation
- Lead quarterly innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Produce executive briefings on quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and government futurists
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies
- Present strategic roadmaps to board and investor stakeholders
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, tech innovation, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant STEM field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Experience leading cross-organizational transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences