Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of shaping 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype breakthrough concepts while maintaining rigorous market alignment. This hybrid role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring deep immersion in exponential technologies, behavioral economics, and sustainable innovation frameworks.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and translates complex futures into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate modelers to identify convergence points where humanity's greatest challenges meet disruptive opportunities. The position offers equity participation in our moonshot ventures and access to our exclusive FutureCast research portal.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and ethical implications
- Architect innovation ecosystems bridging academic research, venture capital, and enterprise adoption
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports with quantitative forecasting models
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and speculative design
- Represent company at global futurism forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology commercialization
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of market-defining technology shifts
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Technique)
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive technology adoption strategies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics journals