Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions as we shape the future of technology and human progress. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, identifying emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring an exceptional blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position us at the vanguard of innovation. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, transforming abstract future possibilities into tangible competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast industry disruptions through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-vision implementation
- Produce trend reports and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Advise executive leadership on long-term technology investments
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems through proprietary research networks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of published trend analysis or scenario planning frameworks
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and pattern recognition abilities
- Experience facilitating executive-level strategy workshops
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)