Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the future of technology deployment for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of emerging tech, market disruption, and human impact. This role requires a forward-thinker who can translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 2026 roadmaps for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, possess deep tech foresight, and can communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, biotech) for market disruption potential
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year technological pivots
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build partnerships with research labs and innovation accelerators
- Author whitepapers on future tech workforce implications
- Lead ethics reviews for 2026 AI/automation implementations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of translating tech trends into commercial strategies
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong data visualization skills for complex trend analysis
- Graduate degree in Futuristics, Tech Policy, or related field preferred
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation (papers/patents)
- Ability to synthesize geopolitical, economic, and tech factors