Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking an innovative mind to forecast emerging trends, develop next-gen roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives toward groundbreaking breakthroughs. This senior leadership role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for transforming abstract concepts into tangible innovations.
As our bridge between today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities, you'll work directly with C-suite executives, lead horizon-scanning projects, and influence product development cycles spanning 3-5 years ahead. This is your chance to define what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with 2026+ market potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for R&D investments in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with engineering teams to translate futuristic concepts into feasible development plans
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic factors impacting long-term tech adoption
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-oriented thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting technology trends with 80%+ accuracy
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotechnology convergence
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, or Strategic Foresight
- Published research or thought leadership in future-tech publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Innovation Management
- Experience with scenario planning and technology roadmapping tools