Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next frontier of technological and societal evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape strategies that will define the next decade.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive models, identify emerging trends, and design scalable frameworks that position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly influence product innovation, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework integrating technological, economic, and social trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruption opportunities and innovation pathways
- Produce actionable scenario-planning documents with quantitative and qualitative risk assessments
- Partner with R&D to validate emerging technologies against strategic roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze global megatrends affecting industry evolution
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, consulting, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Economics, Business Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and decentralized systems
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-level audiences
- Published thought leadership in strategic foresight or innovation journals
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Track record of driving multi-year strategic initiatives to successful implementation