Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of technology-driven industries. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives toward groundbreaking solutions. This hybrid role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative intuition. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present insights at global tech summits. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and embraces calculated risks in the pursuit of transformative breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and translate insights into actionable 5-year strategic plans
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with commercial potential
- Develop innovation frameworks for future-proofing product roadmaps and business models
- Present trend forecasts and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Author thought leadership publications and represent the company at industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal innovation culture
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology, Business Strategy, or Futurology with 7+ years of experience
- Proven track record in trend analysis, scenario planning, or innovation strategy
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies background
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation challenges
- Published work in futurism journals or industry thought leadership platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects