Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as we redefine the future. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Officer to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, crafting blueprints that turn future possibilities into present-day competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market dynamics, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate tech innovations
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions with rapid prototyping cycles
- Present future scenarios to executive teams for strategic decision-making
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to test emerging technologies
- Author thought leadership on industry transformation and future-proofing
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI metrics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, Web3)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technology disruption or innovation
- Experience building and leading cross-functional innovation teams
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and trend analysis projects