Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies today. We're seeking an innovative mind to lead our 3-year roadmap for emerging tech adoption, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable innovation ecosystems. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy to shape industries by 2026.
Why Join Us? Work with Nobel laureates, patent 10+ technologies annually, and influence Fortune 500 digital transformation initiatives. Enjoy unlimited PTO, $15k annual learning stipend, and equity in our unicorn-backed startup.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 tech adoption trends across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate 5+ breakthrough innovations annually
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for Fortune 500 partnerships
- Present at Davos, CES, and UN innovation summits as company futurist
- Secure $5M+ in grants for sustainable tech initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in applied futurism methodologies
- Author industry-defining whitepapers on 2026 workforce automation
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 3+ exponential technology patents
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (showcase 2020-2023 predictions)
- Expertise in scenario planning for climate tech and neuro interfaces
- Fluency in Python, R, and causal inference modeling
- Published author in Nature Futures or MIT Tech Review
- Certified in World Economic Forum Global Futures Council methodologies