Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect visionary roadmaps that position our company at the nexus of emerging technologies and societal shifts. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify opportunities in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that leverage 2026's technological inflection points, ensuring our leadership in the next innovation cycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state innovation priorities
- Produce strategic white papers on disruptive technologies and their market implications
- Establish KPIs for tracking 2026 readiness across R&D and product development
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify emerging startups for strategic partnerships
- Represent company at global futurism forums and thought leadership conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging tech domains (quantum, neurotech, decentralized systems)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and Delphi techniques
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with complex datasets
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)