Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-defining realities. This role demands a blend of deep technological foresight, strategic acumen, and cross-industry innovation mastery. You'll lead our horizon scanning initiatives, partner with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio, and spearhead ventures that will redefine industries by 2026. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and audacious thinking – where your insights directly shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, societal, and economic shifts
- Architect and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps with quantifiable impact milestones
- Partner with R&D and product teams to translate future insights into actionable innovation pipelines
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market transformations
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on future-focused strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial ventures
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, biotech convergence, AGI frameworks
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario-building capabilities
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-focused topics
- Mastery of strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)