Job Description
Join InnovateCorp Global as our inaugural Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead and architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map emerging technologies, disrupt conventional markets, and build the 2026 competitive advantage. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with cross-functional leadership to transform disruptive concepts into scalable enterprise solutions.
You'll spearhead our Horizon 2026 initiative, partnering with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotech. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology anthropology and market strategy, with a portfolio demonstrating tangible impact on organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Foresight Framework using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 3-5 year market disruptions
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with core business operations
- Present executive-level insights at quarterly Innovation Council summits and industry forums
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs for emerging ventures
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Author annual 'State of Innovation' reports influencing corporate strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Business Innovation
- CFRP (Certified Foresight Professional) or equivalent certification preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation lifecycle management
- Experience building and leading global innovation teams
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts