Job Description
Join Innovatech Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging paradigms, translate them into actionable strategies, and drive transformative innovation across our global enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2030
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize future insights into product development pipelines
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with long-term business objectives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, researchers, and industry pioneers
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and scenario-planning models for stakeholder decision-making
- Drive organizational culture change to embed future-thinking principles into daily operations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in emerging tech domains (AGI, synthetic biology, spatial computing)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial opportunities
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation publications
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Experience managing innovation budgets exceeding $5M annually