Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap at the intersection of technology and human potential. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape tomorrow's innovations today. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in decoding emerging trends, developing disruptive frameworks, and transforming abstract concepts into market-leading solutions. We're seeking a thought leader who thrives in ambiguity and can translate complex futures into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for the 2026 initiative, integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to map potential futures and mitigate systemic risks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces and sustainable ecosystems
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academic partners, and industry disruptors
- Design and implement innovation sprints to accelerate prototype-to-market cycles
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends to identify strategic inflection points
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field with 10+ years of applied experience
- Proven track record of developing enterprise-level future strategies with measurable ROI impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, climate tech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., SWOT, STEEP, Delphi) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or innovation frameworks