Job Description
InnovateX Labs is seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. As a key architect of tomorrow's technology landscape, you'll shape how humanity interacts with AI, quantum computing, and biotech. Join our elite team at the intersection of science and imagination.
We offer a dynamic environment where your strategic insights will directly influence global tech trends. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and disruptive startups to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic forecasts for emerging tech sectors including AI ethics, quantum applications, and neuro interfaces
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members
- Design and implement horizon-scanning frameworks for exponential technologies
- Guide product development through future-proofing methodologies
- Author thought leadership pieces published in industry-leading journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Proven track record in exponential technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech regulatory landscapes
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (required)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused initiatives