Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode the technological, social, and economic landscape of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role shapes our 5-year innovation roadmap, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the next industrial revolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, conduct deep-dive horizon scanning across emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum computing), and translate foresight into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026
- Develop and publish annual 'Future State' reports with strategic recommendations for executive leadership
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops using futures thinking methodologies (e.g., scenario planning)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and R&D labs
- Quantify future market opportunities and risks through data-driven trend analysis
- Drive cross-functional adoption of emerging technologies through pilot programs
- Represent the company at global tech foresight conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercialized products/services
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or quantum computing ecosystems
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with advanced proficiency in visualization tools
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience managing cross-cultural innovation teams across global markets
- SCUBA certification (for underwater tech exploration projects)