Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we shape the future of human progress. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and executive leadership to navigate emerging global trends and transform them into actionable business strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and inspires cross-functional teams to execute bold visions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight framework for enterprise innovation
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence
- Partner with product teams to integrate future trends into 5-year roadmaps
- Deliver keynote presentations at global innovation summits and stakeholder forums
- Establish industry-wide thought leadership through white papers and research
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-focused methodologies
- Secure $5M+ R&D budget for speculative technology incubation projects
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist research
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author or recognized authority in foresight methodologies
- Experience scaling innovation labs from concept to market deployment
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for exponential technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-back strategic planning outcomes