Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap and shape tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. This pivotal role requires a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning expertise, and cross-industry collaboration to transform theoretical futures into actionable business realities.
As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll work directly with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify emerging trends, develop scenario-based strategies, and drive initiatives that position us at the forefront of technological evolution. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses a proven track record of turning futuristic concepts into market-leading innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap through trend analysis and horizon scanning
- Lead scenario planning workshops with cross-functional teams to prepare for future market disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype and validate breakthrough technologies targeting 2026 market readiness
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and boards through compelling visual narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to access cutting-edge research
- Quantify future market opportunities and risks using predictive modeling and scenario analysis
- Drive cultural transformation initiatives to embed future-thinking across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products/services
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience delivering to C-suite audiences
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, and space innovation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF) or innovation management required
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused initiatives launched in the past 5 years