Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our 2026 Innovation Strategist. Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of technological evolution to architect solutions that will redefine industries. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations that will define the next decade. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking roadmaps, ensuring our organization remains agile and disruptive in an accelerating future landscape.
Collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable design pioneers to transform foresight into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and corporate positioning for 2026 and beyond. This is your chance to build legacy-defining frameworks while working alongside some of the world's most innovative minds.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, economic, and social trends to forecast disruptive innovations by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging domains including quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate tech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive leadership to prepare for alternative futures
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate foresight into product development lifecycles
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Communicate complex future scenarios through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Monitor emerging risks and opportunities across geopolitical, regulatory, and technological vectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, corporate development, or futures research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional ability to translate complex future states into executable strategies
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced tech environments
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-oriented projects or publications
- Strong network within innovation ecosystems and thought leadership circles