Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market acumen, and creative problem-solving to redefine industries and capture emerging opportunities.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive trends, prototype breakthrough innovations, and develop actionable strategies that position us as the undisputed leader in the next technological era.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive innovation roadmap with 3-year strategic vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-proof solutions
- Quantify market potential and ROI for disruptive innovations using predictive analytics
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Experience with innovation frameworks like Blue Ocean Strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFP) preferred