Job Description
Join InnovateNext Global at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the 2026 digital landscape and drive paradigm-shifting innovation. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. Collaborate with C-suite executives and disrupt industries with your insights into quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
At InnovateNext, we champion bold thinkers who challenge conventions. You'll leverage our proprietary FutureCast platform to anticipate megatrends and develop actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This is your opportunity to shape how businesses navigate the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing 2026 technology roadmaps and market adaptation strategies
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure
- Design scenario-planning frameworks to help clients navigate disruptive innovation cycles
- Deliver executive briefings on future-state business models and workforce transformation
- Author thought leadership reports on the socio-technical implications of 2026's key disruptors
- Champion ethical innovation practices across global R&D initiatives
- Drive strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech incubators
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related quantitative field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning at Fortune 500 or equivalent tech innovation role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with C-suite audiences and board-level experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)