Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative futures into actionable strategies.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate disruptions, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and embed foresight into organizational DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision and market trajectories
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into R&D priorities
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness and innovation maturity
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and futurist networks
- Champion foresight methodologies across the organization
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications