Job Description
Join Innovatech Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and transformative leadership to shape our product roadmap beyond 2026.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence our $2B+ innovation portfolio and position us as industry pioneers in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum systems)
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026+ market projections
- Partner with engineering teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish cross-functional innovation incubators and accelerate R&D cycles
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts impacting future tech adoption
- Drive thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conference keynotes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future visions
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)