Job Description
InnovateX Labs is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. As a key architect of tomorrow, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify emerging paradigms, disrupt markets, and position our AI-driven ecosystem at the forefront of technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to transform abstract possibilities into executable blueprints for our next generation of products.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary foresight initiatives to map technological, societal, and economic shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based frameworks for quantum computing integration and AI governance challenges
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios with long-term market trajectories
- Produce actionable trend reports and strategic briefings for board-level decision-making
- Establish global networks with academic institutions and industry think tanks
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-machine symbiosis
- Manage cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping sessions for 2026 product concepts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech firms
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) and their implications
- Proven track record of translating foresight insights into commercial roadmaps
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from futurists.org) preferred