Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs to shape the future of technology and society. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of emerging tech and human experience. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence team, you'll work with Fortune 500 partners, research institutions, and government agencies to anticipate and prepare for technological disruptions. Your insights will directly influence product development, policy frameworks, and market strategies that will define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' analyzing emerging tech trends across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 market disruptions
- Design and validate predictive models for societal adoption of future technologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation roadmaps with 2026 societal needs
- Present strategic foresight findings at international conferences and policy summits
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-functional innovation networks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy consulting or corporate futurism
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend analysis or white papers
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred