Job Description
Join our pioneering team at InnovateForward Labs to architect the future of technology by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and shape our company's trajectory in an evolving digital landscape. This senior role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, requiring deep expertise in emerging technologies and market disruption analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and climate tech sectors
- Develop 3-5 year innovation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market shifts
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future insights into corporate strategy
- Produce scenario-planning models for potential technological disruptions and market evolutions
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and strategic narratives
- Manage cross-functional teams executing future-focused pilot projects
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, PESTLE) and scenario planning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in future technology or innovation domains