Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and disruptive thinking to transform emerging trends into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape products that define the next decade.
Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture where curiosity is currency. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and business reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends and emerging opportunities
- Facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners to co-create future solutions
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D budget for experimental projects
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products with $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Strong data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred