Job Description
Innovatech Solutions seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. As we redefine tomorrow's landscape, you'll drive strategic foresight initiatives that position our technology portfolio at the forefront of innovation. This senior role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to anticipate market disruptions, emerging technologies, and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable business strategies, ensuring our organization remains adaptive and market-leading in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends, technologies, and market disruptions affecting our industry by 2026
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive leadership, translating complex scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Architect innovation roadmaps for product development teams, integrating future-proof technologies and methodologies
- Conduct high-impact research on AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence to inform long-term R&D priorities
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with engineering, marketing, and operations to embed foresight into daily decision-making
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry experts to diversify strategic perspectives
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators to assess systemic risks and opportunities for organizational resilience
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies with measurable business impact
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing) and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills to communicate complex scenarios to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic journals (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Review)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis) and strategic foresight frameworks