Job Description
Join InnovateTech Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and redefine industry standards. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy to shape our decade-long innovation pipeline. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies including quantum computing, AGI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses a rare blend of technical acumen and visionary thinking. You'll translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies while maintaining our competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. This is your opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how humanity interacts with technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 7-year strategic technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) and assess commercial viability
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment and autonomous systems
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation incubators for breakthrough technologies with 2026+ commercialization targets
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and geopolitical factors impacting future tech landscapes
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years in strategic technology planning or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two future-relevant domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data modeling skills for trend extrapolation and scenario planning
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and Fortune 500 boards
- Published research on technology ethics or long-term tech evolution (required)
- PhD in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field