Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovatech Solutions to shape the future of technology. We're seeking a Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that will define the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps while translating emerging trends into actionable business strategies.
What you'll achieve:
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Deliver keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Publish thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain horizon scanning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Create scenario planning models for disruptive market shifts through 2030
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-facing products
- Advise executive stakeholders on technology adoption and risk mitigation
- Curate and analyze proprietary futures research datasets
- Represent the company at global tech summits and policy forums
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching future-ready products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)