Job Description
InnovateTech Solutions is seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. You'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to build actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
Join our elite innovation team where your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and long-term corporate strategy. This hybrid role offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite leadership while working remotely from anywhere in the continental US. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible scheduling, and a dedicated innovation budget for research.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026 market positioning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation with future market needs
- Present strategic forecasts to executive leadership and board members
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into company culture
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or corporate innovation
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audience experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, Futures Platform)