Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of shaping 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This role merges cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning you at the intersection of technology, society, and business transformation. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of innovation and possess an uncanny ability to predict market shifts, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global trends impacting 2026+ industries through quantitative and qualitative research
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating post-2025 technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proof initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications on AI, quantum computing, and sustainable futures
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or frameworks
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)