Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a Senior Futurist, you'll architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond, leveraging cutting-edge research to redefine industries. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that will shape the next decade of human progress.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability champions to develop forward-looking frameworks. This isn't just a job—it's your opportunity to influence the trajectory of global innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify paradigm-shifting trends for 2026+ landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state possibilities
- Develop proprietary foresight methodologies using quantum computing and predictive analytics
- Publish thought leadership in Nature Futures and MIT Technology Review
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years experience in trend analysis with documented impact on $1B+ initiatives
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum AI, biotech, climate modeling)
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, System Dynamics)
- Track record advising C-level executives on 5+ year strategic pivots