Job Description
Innovate Tomorrow Inc. seeks a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to shape our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role requires an analytical mind with creative foresight to anticipate disruptive trends and translate them into actionable business strategies. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term innovation frameworks while maintaining competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll conduct horizon scanning, build scenario models, and partner with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio. This position offers unparalleled influence in defining how emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotech will transform industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology foresight framework targeting 2026 market shifts
- Lead scenario planning workshops to model potential futures and strategic responses
- Conduct horizon scanning across global innovation ecosystems to identify emerging opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align long-term research with market evolution
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed impact projections
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists, academics, and technology pioneers
- Author quarterly trend briefs and annual innovation roadmaps for leadership review
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR) and market applications
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation skills with experience influencing C-level executives
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy preferred