Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate market disruptions and drive next-generation product development. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market impact through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future product concepts
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Identify partnership opportunities with emerging tech startups
- Advise R&D teams on long-term innovation pipelines
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech disruption
- Experience with AI/ML trend analysis tools and predictive modeling
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation initiatives