Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-defining realities. This is your chance to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human progress.
As the architect of our 2026 strategic vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation pods, and pioneer solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge R&D with entrepreneurial agility to accelerate breakthrough discoveries from concept to commercialization.
What makes this role extraordinary:
- Direct influence on $50M+ innovation portfolio
- Access to exclusive future-tech incubators
- Global thought leadership platform
- Equity in breakthrough ventures
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps across quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate tech
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for disruptive technologies
- Architect strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and venture teams
- Translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies and investment opportunities
- Present annual 2026 Innovation Briefing to board and C-suite stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy or technology forecasting at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier industry platforms
- Fluency in futures literacy frameworks (e.g., causal layered analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
- Portfolio of 3+ successfully commercialized innovations