Job Description
Step into the future with InnovateX 2026, where we're pioneering the next wave of technological and societal evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in San Francisco to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape the future landscape. This is your chance to work at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability while defining tomorrow's breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global megatrends to inform 2026+ innovation roadmaps
- Develop forward-looking strategies for quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-gen products and services
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed futurism into corporate DNA
- Produce trend reports and scenario plans for board-level decision-making
- Curate strategic alliances with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Represent InnovateX 2026 at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial applications
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience with horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Global network of futurists, scientists, and industry disruptors