Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Shape how industries evolve while working with Fortune 500 clients and groundbreaking startups. This role blends deep research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to deliver actionable insights that drive exponential growth.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with AI researchers, sustainability experts, and product architects to build future-ready ecosystems. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, unlimited learning stipends, and the chance to impact how humanity navigates the next decade of disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, societal shifts, and market signals to identify 2026+ opportunities and risks
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for clients in healthcare, climate tech, and AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for C-suite audiences
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and future-focused summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systemic risk assessment methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology and societal transitions