Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape disruptive strategies, and lead our organization into 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business innovation, transforming future insights into market leadership.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate technological shifts, societal changes, and market disruptions. Your expertise will directly influence our product roadmap, investment priorities, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic trends, and market signals to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop comprehensive future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for product innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable R&D initiatives
- Present future outlooks to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Establish innovation metrics to track strategic implementation success
- Author thought leadership publications on industry evolution
- Manage horizon-scanning research ecosystem with global academic and industry partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology assessment
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder engagement
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing trajectories
- Certification in Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or Innovation Management preferred