Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect technology strategies for 2026 and beyond, shaping how industries evolve in an AI-driven world. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring deep analytical prowess and transformative thinking.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to forecast technological disruptions, identify emerging market opportunities, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and long-term growth trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and trend forecasting
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for quantum computing, AGI, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with R&D to translate futuristic concepts into viable product roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author thought leadership reports on emerging tech ethics and governance
- Mentor junior futurists in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, technology consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in forecasting tech trends (demonstrable via published work)
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or relevant field
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Deep understanding of ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts