Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acuity, transforming speculative futures into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to position our company as the undisputed leader in post-2026 innovation ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Map and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver trend briefings to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capabilities
- Establish competitive intelligence frameworks for future markets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with futures focus
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight preferred