Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight, market analysis, and strategic planning to position our company at the cutting edge of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies that leverage breakthrough technologies like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech.
What You'll Achieve: Shape our 2026 innovation portfolio, lead horizon-scanning initiatives, and translate future possibilities into competitive advantages. This is your chance to define what's next in tech and drive organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for emerging technologies (2026-2030)
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic foresight to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on tech evolution
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and innovation ROI
- Curate thought leadership content on next-gen tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market strategy
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Deep understanding of exponential tech adoption curves
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario planning skills
- Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g., TELUS, Delphi Method)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (preferred)