Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and design groundbreaking strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our product roadmap, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as the industry's thought leader.
Located in our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, serial entrepreneurs, and world-class engineers. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where curiosity is currency. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 markets
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term strategic objectives
- Facilitate design-thinking workshops with C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for board-level decision-making
- Manage a $5M innovation fund supporting experimental ventures
- Represent the company at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal innovation pipeline
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with documented impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications