Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead and shape the future of technology strategy. We're seeking an innovative thinker to forecast emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives toward transformative breakthroughs. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership to position us at the forefront of 2026's digital landscape.
Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and experimentation, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence product development, policy frameworks, and industry standards. If you're passionate about demystifying tomorrow's challenges and pioneering solutions that redefine human progress, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize disruptive innovations
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging AI, quantum computing, and biotech trends
- Develop scenario models for geopolitical and climate-driven technological shifts
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging tech
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum applications, or neurotech
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published research or patents in forward-looking domains
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on tech disruption
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent