Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we redefine tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next technological frontier. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge market analysis with disruptive innovation strategy to position our company at the vanguard of emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that anticipate global market shifts, consumer behavior evolution, and disruptive tech paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, data science, and executive leadership, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 technology landscape
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence) for commercial viability
- Create scenario-planning models for geopolitical and market disruptions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board and investors
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Mentor innovation teams on future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or MBA with innovation focus
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario modeling frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Published thought leadership on future technology trends