Job Description
Join FutureForge Labs to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking across R&D, product development, and corporate strategy.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Lead cutting-edge foresight initiatives, influence global innovation agendas, and work with Fortune 500 partners reimagining industries. Enjoy unparalleled autonomy, flexible work arrangements, and a budget dedicated to futuristic research.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and assess their commercial implications
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive risks and opportunities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and tech scouts
- Author thought leadership pieces on future trends and innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complexity into strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or equivalent
- Published author or keynote speaker on innovation/futurism topics
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects