Job Description
Join InnovateNext Global as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap and transform emerging technologies into market-defining strategies. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to shape how organizations navigate tomorrow's disruption.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological possibility and human-centered design, turning speculative concepts into actionable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions for Fortune 500 clients
- Author strategic whitepapers on exponential technologies and their socioeconomic impact
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts (2025-2030)
- Manage relationships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
- Present visionary roadmaps to executive boards and investor committees
- Mentor junior futurists in methodology and strategic storytelling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio of 2020+ innovation projects with measurable impact