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Senior Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead

Innovate Tomorrow Inc.
San Francisco
Estimated Salary
USD 160.000 – USD 220.000
New
Live Update
1 Juli 2026
Deadline
1 Jul 2027

Job Description

Shape the future of human progress. Innovate Tomorrow Inc. is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. As a cornerstone of our Global Foresight division, you'll pioneer methodologies that turn tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantages. Join us at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth.

This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore speculative scenarios while collaborating with C-suite executives to embed foresight into organizational DNA. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, market positioning, and sustainable growth initiatives across our $2B portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze exponential technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ market landscapes
  • Develop and lead strategic foresight frameworks including scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
  • Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions addressing climate resilience, AI ethics, and human augmentation
  • Present compelling narratives to stakeholders through executive briefings and immersive foresight workshops
  • Curate an innovation ecosystem by engaging with academic institutions, startups, and policy think tanks
  • Lead cross-functional teams to translate foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
  • Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness and innovation ROI

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futures research with demonstrable impact on organizational strategy
  • Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis frameworks
  • Proven track record of translating speculative insights into commercial innovations
  • Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (GenAI, quantum, synthetic biology)
  • Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
  • Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS) or equivalent experience
  • Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation strategies

Required Skills

strategic foresight scenario planning innovation management exponential technologies trend analysis systems thinking stakeholder engagement future-proofing

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