Job Description
Join InnovateX Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the mid-2020s. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric design, and possess an uncanny ability to predict market shifts, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technological and societal trends across AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Develop predictive models for market disruption and competitive positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future insights into product roadmaps
- Produce trend reports and strategic briefs for executive stakeholders
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for long-term business resilience
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate foresight with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of predicting market trends (provide 3 case studies)
- Expertise in AI/ML, sustainable tech, and human-computer interaction
- Certification in futures thinking or strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP)
- Exceptional data storytelling with advanced visualization skills
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Fluency in at least one additional language beyond English