Job Description
Join InnovateCorp at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role bridges technology, society, and business innovation, ensuring we lead rather than follow the future. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to transform foresight into actionable strategy. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology and market trend forecasts using AI-driven analytics and human-centric research
- Design strategic frameworks for exponential growth opportunities in quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-proofing initiatives
- Author high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive innovation
- Partner with product teams to integrate future scenarios into roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) and societal impact
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation or strategy journals
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks and horizon scanning methodologies
- Global perspective with cross-cultural collaboration expertise