Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution, ensuring our organization remains ahead of disruptive shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable innovation frameworks while building cross-functional consensus around long-term strategic bets. 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 and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops and scenario planning sessions to build consensus on future-facing initiatives
- Produce actionable intelligence reports synthesizing complex data into strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish metrics to track innovation maturity and ROI of strategic bets
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence, and metaverse ecosystems
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business strategies
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership skills
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation frameworks