Job Description
Join Innovatech Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation product roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge market analysis with strategic foresight, requiring a unique blend of technical acumen and creative intuition. You'll collaborate with AI researchers, quantum computing specialists, and sustainability architects to build solutions that define the 2026 digital landscape. If you're passionate about transforming theoretical possibilities into market-ready realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scan data from quantum computing, biotech, and AI to identify disruptive 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic frameworks for product innovation aligned with 10-year technological convergence points
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable development roadmaps
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions using emerging technologies
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-technical shifts impacting 2026 digital ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AGI development, and climate tech trajectories
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures scenarios to non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful futuristic strategy implementations
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Innovation (e.g., CFIP preferred)