Job Description
Join InnovateTomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centric innovation, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
In this hybrid position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly shape product development, investment strategies, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and ethical AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational strategy with future-proof capabilities
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into R&D pipelines
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing long-term scenario-planning frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight.org) required
- Published thought leadership in futurist or innovation publications