Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of transformative technologies. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market disruption, requiring both analytical rigor and bold imagination.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and biotech innovators to shape our 10-year roadmap. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technology disruptions across AI, quantum, and biotech sectors
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential growth scenarios
- Partner with C-suite to align long-term R&D with market evolution
- Present trend analysis to Fortune 500 clients and investors
- Architect innovation roadmaps for 2026 product ecosystems
- Manage cross-functional labs exploring near-future human-machine interfaces
- Author thought leadership on societal impact of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation roles
- Published work on exponential technology trends (2020-2026)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., GIST, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Demonstrated experience with quantum computing or AI ethics frameworks
- Track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Fluency in emerging tech taxonomies (e.g., Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio of 2026+ trend analysis or innovation roadmaps