Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment priorities, and market positioning in a world where today's innovations become tomorrow's standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological adoption and market disruption through 2026
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying emerging threats and opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological uncertainty
- Establish KPIs to track strategic initiatives' impact on long-term innovation capacity
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior analysts in trend synthesis and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist analysis with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, clean energy)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)