Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, perfect for trailblazers shaping the next industrial revolution. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainability architects to transform futuristic concepts into market-defining innovations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies into corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic insights into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with C-suite executives to align long-term innovation portfolios with market evolution
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting tech adoption landscapes
- Author forward-looking whitepapers positioning InnovateNext as thought leadership hub
- Build ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech roles
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into executable business plans
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight or scenario planning preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented analyses