Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond. You'll lead groundbreaking research, collaborate with C-suite executives, and transform foresight into actionable roadmaps that define industry leadership.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) and their 2026 implications
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future scenario planning
- Produce executive-grade trend reports and predictive models
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Establish industry thought leadership via whitepapers and keynotes
- Advise board on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity capture
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of mapping multi-year technology adoption curves
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex scenario modeling
- Strong quantitative/qualitative research methodology skills
- Exceptional communication with executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in future studies or adjacent fields
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Science, or MBA preferred