Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This role blends deep research with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Analyze disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business implications
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for alternative futures
- Partner with C-suite to integrate futurist insights into corporate strategy
- Author visionary whitepapers and trend reports for stakeholder education
- Establish innovation incubators for 2026-era business models
- Monitor global signals and early-warning indicators for systemic risks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi techniques, and systems thinking
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or megatrends
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ future-strategy implementations