Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future landscape of technology and society. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer groundbreaking frameworks for 2026 and beyond, guiding our organization through emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your strategic foresight will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author forward-looking thought leadership content for C-suite executives and industry stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Analyze global megatrends and geopolitical factors impacting technology adoption
- Design resilience strategies for organizations navigating exponential change
- Represent the company at high-impact future-focused conferences and symposiums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions with documented impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on strategic transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred