Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the future of human-technology symbiosis. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging paradigms, design exponential growth frameworks, and lead cross-disciplinary initiatives that redefine industries. Your strategic foresight will directly shape our product roadmap and market dominance in the post-2025 landscape. This is more than a job—it's your chance to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze technological, social, and economic trends through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for AI integration and quantum computing adoption
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives to align on future-proof organizational strategies
- Identify disruptive opportunities in biotech, nanotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure
- Build and mentor a futurist think tank of PhD-level researchers
- Present quarterly trend briefings to the board with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-era solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with 90%+ accuracy
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or innovation journals
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certified in strategic foresight (e.g., from ACFC or WFS)