Job Description
Join InnovateTomorrow Labs as our 2026 Futurist Lead to shape the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking a visionary strategist to identify emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our innovation pipeline toward 2026's horizon. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical execution, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts, technological breakthroughs, and market transformations that will define the coming decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business impact, this is your opportunity to pioneer the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to map 2026 innovation landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for long-term R&D portfolio planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into product roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive decision-making
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and acquire 2026-disruptive startups
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor internal teams on future-proofing methodologies and adaptive innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-tech consulting
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., AGI, climate engineering, neurotech)
- Exceptional scenario-planning and trend-analysis capabilities with quantitative validation
- Experience leading cross-geographic teams in fast-paced R&D environments
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology disruption (peer-reviewed or industry journals)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEP analysis)