Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We seek a visionary thinker who will map emerging technology landscapes, identify disruptive market opportunities, and develop forward-looking strategies that position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 digital frontier. This role requires an insatiable curiosity for future trends and the ability to translate foresight into actionable business plans.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies and market shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives with data-driven strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D to align long-term research with market evolution predictions
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author quarterly '2026 Watch' reports on disruptive forces and opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario planning skills
- Experience presenting to executive boards and boards of directors
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Published thought leadership on future trends