Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the blueprint for emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines visionary foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our leadership in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Collaborate with world-class researchers, product architects, and industry disruptors to transform speculative innovation into market-ready solutions.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas shape the future, complemented by competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Analyze emerging tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product strategies
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with long-term business objectives
- Produce high-impact future intelligence reports for investors and stakeholders
- Manage external partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Drive organizational adoption of future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, R&D, or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record in forecasting technology adoption curves
- Expertise in at least two future-critical domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- Exceptional analytical and systems thinking capabilities
- Strong presentation skills for executive and technical audiences
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-tech analyses or strategic frameworks