Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a strategic trailblazer to decode emerging trends, design future-ready solutions, and drive our innovation roadmap through 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market disruption to position our company at the forefront of progress.
In this high-impact position, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives, forecast industry shifts, and translate foresight into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build a resilient future-proof organization while mentoring next-generation innovators. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and prioritize emerging trends through 2026
- Develop future-ready roadmaps for product development and market positioning
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align teams on innovation priorities
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into actionable business strategies
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proof methodologies
- Publish thought leadership on future trends and their business implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Strong data modeling and trend analysis capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Published work on future trends or industry disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred