Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a trailblazer who can decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and transform blue-sky concepts into actionable roadmaps. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to develop future-proof strategies that position our organization as the industry's thought leader through 2030. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of innovation and possess an uncanny ability to connect dots others miss, we want you.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Translate foresight research into strategic recommendations for product development
- Author thought leadership whitepapers and keynote presentations
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of innovation partners and futurist networks
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing domains
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or emerging tech
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, etc.)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives