Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, transforming foresight into market leadership. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop predictive models for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Design strategic roadmaps for 10-year technology adoption cycles
- Present executive briefings on future market disruptions and opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-vision solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Author thought leadership publications on technological singularity
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk)
- Experience with federal technology forecasting initiatives
- Track record of translating foresight into commercial ventures
- Security clearance preferred for classified projects