Job Description
Join FuturePulse Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect the next wave of technological breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight and cross-industry innovation leadership. You'll partner with C-suite executives to map emerging tech trajectories, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape our 5-year innovation roadmap.
Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and rapid prototyping. At FuturePulse, we offer unparalleled resources for research experimentation, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that rewards intellectual courage. This is your chance to leave an indelible mark on the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to ideate next-gen solutions
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry disruptors and academic partners
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology paradigms
- Manage a $2M+ innovation incubation fund for experimental projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and systemic risk modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published author in innovation or technology foresight fields
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFTR) preferred