Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business roadmaps. Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-generation frameworks that will define industries by the mid-2020s. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level influence to shape our company's decade-long innovation agenda.
Why This Role Matters: You'll directly influence our 2026 product roadmap and corporate strategy, working with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption and market evolution. We offer unmatched resources for research, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how businesses prepare for the next era.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps and business initiatives
- Conduct primary research through expert interviews, industry conferences, and academic collaborations to identify emerging technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members with compelling data visualizations
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry influencers across Silicon Valley and global innovation hubs
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers positioning Innovate Tomorrow as a 2026 thought leader
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and critical thinking for long-term planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or corporate futurism roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks with measurable business impact
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing C-suite audiences
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic documents demonstrating thought leadership