Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll architect blueprints for exponential growth while navigating disruption in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our product roadmap while mentoring cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology anthropology and market prediction, your insights will shape our decade-long trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological convergence points and geopolitical trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for quantum computing adoption and ethical AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development lifecycles
- Produce annual 'FutureScan' reports with predictive market opportunity assessments
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Mentor leadership teams in anticipatory intelligence practices
- Design resilience protocols for supply chain and workforce automation disruptions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology strategy
- Published research on exponential technology trends (AI/ML, biotech, quantum)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record influencing C-suite strategic decisions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools for trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating future-back strategic initiatives