Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect the future of global business strategy. We seek a forward-thinking strategist to lead our horizon-planning initiatives, identifying emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will reshape industries by 2026. This pivotal role requires blending data-driven insights with creative foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for our C-suite and board. You'll collaborate with cross-functional R&D, product, and marketing teams to translate future scenarios into innovation priorities and investment strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting global markets by 2026
- Develop and present future scenario frameworks to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Collaborate with R&D to translate future insights into innovation pipelines and R&D priorities
- Conduct competitive analysis and ecosystem mapping for emerging market opportunities
- Present future-focused insights at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-functional future literacy programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Portfolio demonstrating past future-strategy implementations and measurable outcomes