Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our path to 2026. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform complex data into actionable strategies that will redefine industries.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, identify market opportunities, and design adaptive frameworks for exponential growth. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic transformation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience and competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product and service innovation
- Produce high-impact trend reports and strategic recommendations for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to validate emerging technologies and accelerate adoption timelines
- Design and monitor KPIs for future-readiness across business units
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred