Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Future Strategist at InnovateNext Labs. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies and market evolution. Join a dynamic team where your foresight directly influences global tech trends.
This hybrid role demands both strategic brilliance and operational agility, offering unparalleled impact in defining how businesses will navigate the post-2025 digital ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and pioneer solutions that will define the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech) for market disruption opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision
- Author predictive models for industry evolution through 2030
- Secure strategic partnerships with R&D labs and academic institutions
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Present findings to executive board and investor forums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Social Sciences
- Published thought leadership in future-tech publications
- Experience with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-vision projects with measurable impact