Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist. Join a visionary team at InnovateTech Labs, where we're pioneering solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking innovator to anticipate technological disruptions, design cutting-edge roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in executing future-ready strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with emerging 2026 technology trends
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Translate future scenarios into actionable product development frameworks
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on industry evolution
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of academic and industry innovation partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technology adoption cycles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of 2026 tech landscape (AGI, decentralized systems, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications