Job Description
Join Innovatech Futures as a Futurist Strategist - 2026 Vision Lead to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of the mid-2020s.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward AI-driven automation, quantum computing commercialization, and sustainable transformation paradigms, your expertise will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and innovation pipelines. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform foresight into market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data across biotech, AI, climate tech, and digital economies to identify 2026 inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise resilience in disruptive environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Author strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging market opportunities
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting future-proof business models
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across innovation metrics and market adaptation
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into enterprise value
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, or climate tech ecosystems
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or relevant field
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, APF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations