Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. Shape how industries evolve in the next decade while leading cross-functional teams through paradigm-shifting initiatives.
This role demands radical creativity and strategic foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business frameworks. You'll work alongside C-suite executives to build resilient futures for Fortune 500 clients while pioneering new methodologies in horizon scanning and scenario planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year strategic planning for 2026+ product ecosystems
- Conduct horizon scanning across biotech, AI, and quantum computing domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts
- Present future-state roadmaps to executive boards and investors
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype emergent technologies
- Author thought leadership publications on industry evolution
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in emerging technology trends (AI/ML, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of executing multi-year transformation initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficient in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums
- Experience with Fortune 500 strategic advisory roles
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)