Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at InnovateNext Labs. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technological paradigms and architect our decade-long innovation roadmap. Join a multidisciplinary team pioneering quantum computing integration, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI ecosystems.
This role demands strategic foresight blended with actionable execution. You'll translate speculative futures into tangible business strategies while mentoring our R&D division through paradigm shifts. Our award-winning culture thrives on calculated risk-taking and collaborative disruption.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technology and societal trends through 2026-2035 horizon using predictive modeling
- Develop integrated innovation roadmaps aligning emerging tech (quantum, bio-AI, neuromorphic) with market demands
- Lead cross-functional think tanks to prototype next-gen products and services
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and board with data-driven scenario planning
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and frontier tech incubators
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing $500M+ R&D allocation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Innovation, or equivalent (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term technology commercialization
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate abstract futures into executable business strategies
- Experience with Delphi methods and horizon scanning methodologies