Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This pivotal role will shape how industries prepare for tomorrow's disruptions in AI, sustainability, and quantum computing. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, you'll transform abstract trends into actionable blueprints that redefine innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 technology adoption patterns
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market disruptions and opportunities
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses and predictive models for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate future-ready technologies into product roadmaps
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conference presentations
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning and trend synthesis methodologies
- Drive innovation sprints focused on solving 2026-specific challenges
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and disruption modeling
- Deep familiarity with exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives