Job Description
We're pioneering the technologies of tomorrow at Innovate 2026 Inc., and we're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll lead cutting-edge initiatives at the intersection of emerging tech, market disruption, and human potential. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. Join our dynamic team in San Francisco to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market disruption potential
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps aligned with global sustainability and tech convergence trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into product development frameworks
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-ready strategies into corporate vision
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting 2026 technological landscapes
- Produce high-impact scenario-planning reports for board-level decision-making
- Build thought leadership through industry publications and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership within tech/consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP, Foresight Practitioner)
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis and predictive modeling tools
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or innovation frameworks