Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As part of our elite Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly shape multi-year investments and product roadmaps, ensuring we lead rather than follow the market's evolution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic initiatives
- Author quarterly trend briefs for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions
- Establish competitive intelligence frameworks for 5-10 year outlooks
- Mentor junior analysts in futurist methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with patent trend analysis and competitive mapping
- Proven track record influencing executive-level strategy
- PhD in relevant field preferred