Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, develop future-ready roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative vision. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for tomorrow's challenges while shaping our company's decade-long trajectory. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and validate disruptive trends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for emerging technologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions in AI, biotech, and quantum domains
- Present executive-level briefings on future market opportunities and existential risks
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory innovation
- Author thought leadership content published in industry-leading journals
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related discipline (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-oriented R&D
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption cycles with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario modeling, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-suite audiences
- Published research in peer-reviewed futurist or technology journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)