Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. This pioneering role requires visionary thinking to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry disruptor. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving technological and societal landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global trends, technologies, and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop comprehensive 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for high-stakes strategic decisions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite stakeholders and external partners
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness and innovation ROI
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic frameworks
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis tools
- Advanced degree in business, technology, or social sciences required