Job Description
Are you a visionary thinker ready to shape the technological landscape of 2026? Innovate Future Labs seeks a pioneering Futurist Technology Strategist to lead our next-gen innovation initiatives. Join our elite team in San Francisco where you'll decode emerging trends, architect future-proof strategies, and drive technological transformation that defines the next decade.
This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, strategic foresight, and creative innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while identifying breakthrough technologies poised to revolutionize industries by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of tomorrow's possibilities and today's execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop and implement future-focused technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive innovations across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for market readiness
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build global networks of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on technology evolution and market impacts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in forecasting tech trends (AI, IoT, Web3, etc.)
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional data analysis and market research capabilities
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating technology trend analysis and strategic recommendations
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight preferred