Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, anticipate market shifts, and shape our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight with execution, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic planning, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and report on emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) relevant to 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 5-year product roadmaps
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future readiness and adaptation strategies
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption signals
- Author thought leadership on industry transformation trajectories
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused research or case studies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon scanning, Delphi method)