Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to transform foresight into actionable business strategy. Collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer next-generation products while navigating the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. Your expertise will directly shape how we prepare for and capitalize on the defining innovations of the coming decade.
This position offers unparalleled influence in a dynamic environment where your insights become the blueprint for industry evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, apply now to lead the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends, regulatory changes, and socioeconomic patterns to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and climate tech innovations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions aligned with market readiness timelines
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders through data-driven scenario planning frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to validate future market hypotheses
- Establish competitive intelligence systems tracking emerging threats and opportunities
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Expertise in futures research, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized products or services
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR) preferred