Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to position our company as an industry leader in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. Your insights will directly shape product innovation, market expansion, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global technological, economic, and social trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation KPIs and track emerging market disruptors
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present foresight findings to investors, partners, and industry forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams on adaptive strategy methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Business, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption