Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role requires a blend of forward-thinking analysis, strategic foresight, and disruptive innovation to position our company at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
InnovateForward Inc. is a leader in quantum computing and AI-driven solutions, committed to shaping a sustainable, equitable future. Our San Francisco hub incubates breakthrough technologies that redefine industries. As our Futurist, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to transform abstract possibilities into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs for emerging technologies
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy
- Architect strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders for investment prioritization
- Drive cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development
- Author thought leadership publications on industry transformation
- Mentor innovation teams in speculative design and prototyping methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and trend analysis projects
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership in top innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)