Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the digital landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-gen frameworks, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative concepts into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology integration. Your insights will directly influence our product roadmap, investment strategy, and talent acquisition priorities for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2024-2026 horizon) and synthesize actionable strategic recommendations
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global tech forums
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify promising frontier technologies
- Design ethical governance protocols for advanced AI and autonomous systems
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an innovation culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with documented case studies
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR)
- Experience with scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Publication history in leading tech journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- PhD or Master's degree in Technology, Futures Studies, or related field