Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. As we approach 2026, we seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business innovation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll partner with C-suite executives to transform future possibilities into actionable roadmaps, ensuring our leadership position in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive in ambiguity, this is your opportunity to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, keynote presentations, and industry forums
- Quantify market opportunities in emerging sectors (quantum computing, neurotech, sustainable AI)
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI analysis and risk mitigation
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists in predictive modeling techniques
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or corporate futurism
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting market shifts (case studies required)
- Expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling and diffusion theory
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, backcasting)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from World Future Society)