Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape product roadmaps for 2026+, and lead cross-functional teams in turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's innovations. This role blends deep technological foresight with actionable business strategy in our cutting-edge San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and social trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+
- Develop and maintain a 5-year strategic foresight framework for product innovation
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and industry think tanks
- Author annual 'Future Horizons' report for stakeholders and investors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial products
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)