Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions that will define the next decade. This role merges cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to transform industries before they even realize they need changing.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to write the playbook for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives on future-proofing their organizations
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists and design thinkers to prototype future solutions
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and government innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Proven track record of predicting market trends (provide 3 validated case studies)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic transformation
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)