Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as a Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine industries. This role bridges foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of the curve in an era of exponential change.
You will:
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for 2026 market landscapes
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed futurism into corporate strategy
- Develop proprietary frameworks for anticipating technological and cultural shifts
- Publish thought leadership on emerging paradigms
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios
- Lead quantitative/qualitative research on disruptive technologies
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
- Create actionable recommendations for board-level strategic pivots
- Monitor global signals (geopolitical, technological, environmental)
- Build and maintain a network of futurists and industry experts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism/strategy publications
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented impact