Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions as a Senior Futurist to architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and drive innovation for our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight with execution, shaping how businesses adapt to seismic shifts in technology, society, and sustainability. Collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies that position Innovatech as the industry's North Star.
Why Innovatech? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity, embraces calculated risks, and offers unparalleled opportunities to pioneer breakthroughs that impact billions. Located in the heart of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem, you'll work alongside world-class thinkers in an environment designed to amplify your impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neuro interfaces) to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author high-impact thought leadership (whitepapers, keynotes) positioning Innovatech as a future authority
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with future human needs
- Quantify future market opportunities through data-driven trend analysis
- Mentor junior futurists to cultivate organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Strong quantitative skills (Python, R, or advanced Excel modeling)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Sociology, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy