Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovate Tomorrow Inc. to architect the future. As a Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist, you'll lead transformative initiatives that redefine industries through emerging technologies and forward-thinking methodologies. This pivotal role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to position our organization at the forefront of 2026's digital landscape.
We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams in futures-thinking frameworks. Your impact will shape products that haven't been imagined yet.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological horizons
- Analyze emerging trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Design and implement futures-thinking methodologies across R&D and product divisions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present visionary insights to boards and investor forums
- Mentor teams in adaptive innovation and trend-sensing capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures-focused technology roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and weak signal analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or innovation frameworks