Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our roadmap for the next technological and societal paradigm shift. This pivotal role demands someone who can decode emerging trends, anticipate market shifts, and transform foresight into actionable strategy that positions us as pioneers in the 2026 landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to design initiatives spanning AI ethics, sustainable tech integration, and human-machine augmentation. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about actively shaping it through rigorous scenario planning, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional innovation sprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 strategic roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Develop quantitative models forecasting market disruption vectors
- Present strategic briefings to board members and external partners
- Establish governance frameworks for emerging tech adoption
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
- Author quarterly white papers on paradigm-shifting developments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 environments