Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and transformative leadership. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough solutions in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies and human-centered design, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap with 5-year strategic vision
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, synthetic biology) for market disruption opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen products and services
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Present futuristic scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive R&D investments toward high-impact moonshot projects
- Author white papers on industry disruption and future-proofing strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or venture innovation
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, bio-innovation, or climate tech
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio published in leading innovation journals (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Experience scaling startups to unicorn valuation