Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they become mainstream. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors while leading cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape destiny.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for board-level strategic decisions
- Lead innovation sprints prototyping next-gen products/services
- Present trend forecasts to executive stakeholders quarterly
- Build partnerships with academic labs and emerging tech startups
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
- Author annual 'Future State' industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight publications
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, bespoke models)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Experience with C-suite stakeholder management