Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors shaping the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving world.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform foresight into market advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable development, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing product roadmaps and business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term innovation priorities
- Produce actionable foresight reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Identify disruptive threats and partnership opportunities in rapidly evolving ecosystems
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFM, APF) strongly preferred