Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect groundbreaking strategies that will define the next decade. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centered design to solve complex challenges across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and elite researchers to transform speculative concepts into actionable roadmaps that shape our collective future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in quantum computing and neural interfaces
- Produce forward-thinking whitepapers and trend analyses for executive stakeholders
- Manage partnerships with academic institutions and venture capital firms focused on 2026+ tech
- Curate and present at international future-tech conferences
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
- Oversee prototyping of next-gen solutions in our innovation lab
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of implementing future-ready technologies (e.g., blockchain, AGI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred