Job Description
InnovateTomorrow Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts to shape our next-generation business strategy. You'll operate at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and corporate transformation, driving initiatives that position us at the vanguard of industry evolution.
Join our elite innovation team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to build the future, today. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence billion-dollar decisions and leave an indelible mark on how businesses navigate the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech trends impacting 2026 markets
- Develop data-driven innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year strategic objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development cycles
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and acquire disruptive startups
- Produce executive briefings on geopolitical and technological disruptors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market volatility
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in corporate strategy, R&D, or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their commercial applications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM) or equivalent practical experience