Job Description
Join Innovatech Futures as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and business pragmatism to transform futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies. Your insights will directly shape our product development, investment strategies, and talent acquisition for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Produce high-impact strategic reports and executive briefings on emerging market disruptions
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-focused innovations into development pipelines
- Establish global thought leadership through whitepapers, conference keynotes, and media engagements
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused research methodology
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, biotech convergence, or sustainable systems transformation
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience translating complex insights for executive audiences
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Nature Futures)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools like Delphi method, SWOT-PESTLE analysis, and system dynamics modeling