Job Description
Join our elite team at Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we shape the future landscape for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll orchestrate cross-functional initiatives spanning AI ethics, sustainable tech, and digital transformation. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and guide global expansion into emerging markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to architect tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks by analyzing disruptive technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to map alternative future trajectories
- Establish global innovation partnerships with academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies
- Translate foresight insights into product roadmaps for our emerging tech division
- Author thought leadership publications cited by industry influencers and policymakers
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts while maintaining hands-on research capabilities
- Interface with venture capital arm to identify 2026-era investment opportunities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight or corporate innovation leadership
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (Harvard Business Review/MIT Sloan caliber)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused strategies in Fortune 100 settings
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills across global executive teams
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ major innovations launched from foresight work