Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist and shape the future of human progress. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop disruptive roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative possibilities into actionable strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional futurist workshops, and deliver evidence-based predictions across AI, biotech, and sustainability domains. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, society, and what's next, this is your chance to architect tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology trend forecasts with quantitative modeling
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on future market disruptions
- Design and implement innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year strategic objectives
- Analyze geopolitical and socio-economic variables impacting future business landscapes
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for emerging tech scouting
- Present strategic foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a future-oriented culture across departments
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenario work or trend forecasts