Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovate Tomorrow Labs and shape the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's breakthrough solutions. This pivotal role combines deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to position our company at the cutting edge of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and present compelling future scenarios to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your moment to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 trend reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on disruptive technologies
- Analyze global market shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging innovations
- Design and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify future opportunities
- Present future-vision narratives to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable products and services
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conference keynotes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing landscapes
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socio-economic megatrends
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term transformation