Job Description
InnovateFuture Labs is seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. Join our elite team at the forefront of technological and societal transformation. This role requires a blend of cutting-edge research, strategic foresight, and executive leadership to develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and influence product roadboards that will define 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral economics, and sustainability, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning with corporate vision and market evolution
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to prepare for future uncertainties
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Author thought leadership publications on technology's societal impact and ethical implications
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies and horizon-scanning techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Exceptional executive communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) or equivalent experience