Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform industry uncertainties into strategic advantages.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to develop actionable future scenarios. We offer competitive compensation, equity, and the opportunity to shape technologies that will redefine human experience by 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop 5-10 year strategic scenarios for board-level decision making
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Author annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for investor and stakeholder audiences
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate emerging market opportunities
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational units
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Experience with global trend intelligence platforms (e.g., Gartner, WEF)