Job Description
Join Innovatech Futures to architect the future by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine industries. Shape tomorrow's innovations today through cutting-edge research, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
As a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem, you'll translate emerging technologies into actionable roadmaps while mentoring next-generation futurists. This role demands both strategic brilliance and creative execution at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Conduct primary research through ethnographic studies, expert interviews, and data modeling
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Author influential thought leadership publications and keynote presentations
- Mentor cross-functional innovation teams in futures thinking methodologies
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive analytics and simulation tools
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technology field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for complex concepts
- Experience leading global research initiatives across diverse industries
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent professional development
- Publish portfolio demonstrating future-oriented impact