Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the blueprint for technological and societal evolution, bridging cutting-edge research with actionable business strategies. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate market shifts and innovation trajectories, ensuring our leadership in emerging ecosystems. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape the decade's most disruptive paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human-centric innovation, this is your legacy-defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ strategic roadmaps for emerging tech verticals (AI, quantum, bio-digital convergence)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze global trend data to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Present strategic foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Partner with R&D to translate future scenarios into R&D priorities
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio for experimental ventures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, tech innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record in emerging technology commercialization
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of Web3, AGI, or climate tech ecosystems
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-shaping work