Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Innovation Futurist to architect our 2026+ roadmap and transform disruptive concepts into market-leading solutions. This role blends deep foresight with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and guide our R&D initiatives through uncharted territories. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and publish seminal research that shapes industry standards. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and disciplined execution—perfect for pioneers who want to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps targeting 2026+ market opportunities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Design and facilitate executive innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on future trends
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with quantifiable ROI tracking
- Mentor cross-functional teams in agile innovation methodologies
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed innovation journals or major industry publications
- Experience scaling innovation programs in enterprise environments
- Proficiency in AI-driven foresight tools and quantitative trend modeling
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills