Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape products that will redefine industries.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year strategic plans, pioneer AI-driven market intelligence systems, and establish partnerships with academic institutions and startups pioneering quantum computing and biotechnology integration.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute strategic roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption scenarios
- Facilitate cross-departmental innovation sprints
- Establish KPI frameworks for future-readiness metrics
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Maintain competitive intelligence database with real-time analytics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or futurist roles
- Proven experience with scenario planning methodologies
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC)
- Track record of implementing future-focused initiatives
- Exceptional storytelling with data visualization skills