Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution, shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade.
As a cornerstone of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate tech disruptors. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning in a rapidly converging digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scan data from AI, biotech, and space sectors to identify 2026+ disruption vectors
- Develop 5-year strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping future consumer behaviors and enterprise needs
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational functions
- Represent company at global futurism summits and tech policy forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing long-term tech roadmaps for Fortune 500 firms
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, nanotech, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent fields
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies