Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable strategy development, driving our mission to redefine industries through exponential technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into market-ready solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead innovation workshops with Fortune 500 clients to co-create future-state business models
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Manage a portfolio of moonshot projects with $1M+ innovation budgets
- Represent the company at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight intelligence network
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications