Job Description
Join our visionary team at InnovateForward Inc. to architect the future of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Futurist to lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of emerging technologies, market evolution, and human-centric design. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive-level communication to shape our organization's decade-long roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios using trend analysis, predictive modeling, and scenario planning frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market disruptions
- Conduct stakeholder workshops to align leadership on long-term vision and risk mitigation
- Author annual 'Future State' reports synthesifying geopolitical, technological, and socioeconomic shifts
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist partnerships with academia, startups, and industry think tanks
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps and investment theses
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in horizon scanning, weak signal detection, and long-range forecasting methodologies
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures concepts to C-suite audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic implementations
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) implications