Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology. As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape products that don't just adapt to change but create it. This is your chance to pioneer the next wave of breakthrough technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year impact
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product blueprints
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders with actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists and academic partners
- Quantify innovation ROI through market simulation and scenario planning
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives (quantifiable results required)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and innovation strategy deliverables
- Experience scaling innovation programs in tech-driven environments