Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation pipeline and drive sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented change.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. If you're passionate about decoding signals from the future and transforming insights into actionable strategies, this is your moment to impact industries at scale.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive horizon-scanning framework identifying emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts through 2030
- Produce scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future opportunities and risks
- Author thought leadership reports and deliver keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market potential through predictive modeling and scenario analysis
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into successful business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, MBA, or related field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong network of contacts in emerging tech (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presentation experience
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and foresight software