Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions as we pioneer the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with R&D, product development, and market intelligence units to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and market disruptions. Your insights will directly influence our product portfolio, investment decisions, and long-term growth strategy in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and market trends relevant to 2026
- Develop and maintain a strategic 2026 technology roadmap with quantifiable impact metrics
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision priorities
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses and trend reports for executive decision-making
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused culture across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology planning
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFS, CFIP) strongly preferred