Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Shape the future of sustainable tech while leading cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision roadmap for emerging technology verticals
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and market disruptions to inform strategic priorities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Build stakeholder relationships with C-suite executives, investors, and industry thought leaders
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks and competitive intelligence reports for board-level presentations
- Champion ethical innovation principles while scaling experimental technologies to commercial viability
- Mentor next-generation futurists and cultivate a culture of radical curiosity
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or emerging technology leadership roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into billion-dollar market opportunities
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotech commercialization pathways
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent advanced degree in foresight methodology
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals or industry white papers
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Fluency in at least one additional language beyond English