Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Innovation Futurist and help define tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our roadmap for the next generation of breakthrough innovations. This role demands a blend of deep technical insight, market foresight, and creative problem-solving to transform futuristic concepts into tangible business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications for 2026
- Develop scenario-based innovation roadmaps with 5-year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Build relationships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Present executive insights on future market shifts and competitive landscapes
- Design immersive innovation workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Produce forward-looking market reports and competitive intelligence
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- 7+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies and disruption theory
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Strong network in Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Studies or Innovation Management preferred