Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation initiatives and shape tomorrow's technological landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ideal for a forward-thinking leader passionate about emerging technologies and societal transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence next-gen AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Analyze emerging tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients
- Author whitepapers on future-of-work implications and ethical tech frameworks
- Manage a $5M R&D portfolio for moonshot projects
- Present strategic insights at global tech conferences (Web Summit, CES)
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive modeling methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ tech trajectories
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Experience with venture capital due diligence for emerging tech
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successfully implemented future strategies