Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with business innovation to shape our next decade of growth.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to forecast technological and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market transformations
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers and trend analysts
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technology ethics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author or speaker at global innovation conferences