Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We seek visionary minds to decode emerging trends, design future-proof strategies, and lead cross-disciplinary innovation for our 2026 roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business imperatives. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and can articulate complex futures with clarity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI ethics, quantum computing, and climate resilience frameworks
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions and implementation priorities
- Produce scenario-based forecasts and risk assessments for emerging tech adoption pathways
- Represent company at global futurist forums and publish thought leadership on 2026 trends
- Guide R&D investments toward breakthrough innovations with 5-10 year commercialization horizons
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in AI governance, exponential tech trends, and sustainable development frameworks
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse technical teams
- Published research or patents in emerging technology domains (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method) and trend analysis methodologies