Job Description
Join our elite innovation team to architect the future. As a 2026 Innovation Futurist, you'll drive strategic foresight initiatives that shape our company's trajectory through 2026 and beyond. This role requires visionary thinking and data-driven innovation to solve tomorrow's challenges today.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging technology trends impacting 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future-ready strategies into annual roadmaps
- Curate and analyze proprietary innovation datasets using advanced analytics platforms
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
- Mentor junior innovation specialists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (peer-reviewed journals)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred