Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Technology Futurist to shape our product roadmap by anticipating industry shifts and emerging paradigms. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on innovation, requiring you to bridge tomorrow's possibilities with today's execution.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and leads cross-functional teams through uncharted technological territories. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to define our 5-year innovation strategy while maintaining operational excellence in our current portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology impact framework analyzing AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead quarterly scenario-planning workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Author white papers on emerging tech adoption curves and regulatory implications
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026-relevant solutions
- Represent company at global tech foresight conferences
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy or futures research
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Thinking, or Futures Studies
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with AI/ML model development for trend prediction
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year tech strategy implementations