Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future by bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions in our dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Why Join Us? Lead high-impact projects with global reach, collaborate with Nobel laureates and startup founders, and drive initiatives that will define the next decade of human progress. Enjoy competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak performance.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 3-5 year impact models
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product plans
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting technology adoption
- Mentor junior futurists and curate knowledge repositories
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or technology consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenario analyses
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: generative AI, synthetic biology, or spatial computing
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience scaling technology solutions in regulated industries
- Certification in Futures Research or equivalent
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts