Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations as a visionary Senior Futurist & Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 technology roadmap. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to identify emerging trends, develop innovative frameworks, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we stay ahead in a rapidly transforming landscape.
Why You'll Thrive Here:
- Lead cross-functional teams to decode technological disruption
- Access to exclusive industry foresight networks and research
- Direct influence on C-suite technology decisions
- Work in a culture that celebrates radical innovation
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and their market implications
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology foresight framework with actionable scenario-planning models
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future-proof innovations into product roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership content positioning FutureTech as a future-shaping authority
- Lead innovation workshops to embed foresight methodologies across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology forecasting, and systemic analysis
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published author or frequent speaker at global innovation conferences
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives