Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next decade of disruptive innovation. Shape how industries evolve, technologies converge, and societies adapt by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech.
Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to decode emerging trends, forecast market disruptions, and design future-proof business models. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and shape global policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends and technological inflection points impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI and biotech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and policy briefs for global summits (WEF, Davos)
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio funding 2026-relevant ventures
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on horizon scanning initiatives
- Present at 3+ international conferences annually on future strategy frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Analysis
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology applications
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business journals (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan)
- Experience advising C-suite on 5+ year strategic transformations
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi Method) and data visualization platforms
- Portfolio of 2026-relevant trend analysis and strategic frameworks