Job Description
Shape the future by joining InnovateNext Labs as our 2026 Futurist Technology Strategist. We seek a visionary thinker to map emerging tech trends and develop long-term innovation roadmaps for our global enterprise. Lead cross-functional teams in anticipating paradigm shifts while translating complex foresight into actionable business strategies. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology foresight frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with market disruption forecasts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Curate and analyze emerging tech signals from global research ecosystems
- Design strategic investment portfolios for exponential technology adoption
- Author thought leadership on future workforce transformation models
- Coordinate with academic institutions to identify breakthrough research opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurism consulting
- Proven track record mapping exponential technology trends (AI, blockchain, quantum)
- Executive-level experience presenting complex foresight to C-suite audiences
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of Moore's Law and technology S-curves
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from futurists.org)
- Published research on emerging technology adoption patterns
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies for Fortune 500 companies