Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform disruptive innovations into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization as the industry pioneer. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting our industry by 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations into business operations
- Produce actionable trend reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state capabilities
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-generation products and services
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Published thought leadership in futurist or technology publications