Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. This role bridges technology, sociology, and business strategy to prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and deliver actionable foresight reports that drive competitive advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts pre-2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing integration
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models and workforce evolution
- Author annual 'State of 2026' reports with data-driven trend projections
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for anticipated market disruptions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Advose on ethical frameworks for emerging technologies deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on transformation initiatives
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)