Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today. Innovate Forward Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026. Join our elite team at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Why This Role Matters:
In a world accelerating toward 2026, organizations need strategic foresight to navigate disruption. You'll identify paradigm shifts, quantify future scenarios, and guide executive teams toward sustainable competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, bioengineering) with 2026 relevance
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Conduct stakeholder workshops to align organizations on future-readiness
- Author white papers on societal trends impacting industry landscapes
- Collaborate with R&D teams to embed foresight into innovation pipelines
- Build and maintain expert networks across academia, startups, and governments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech/societal trends
- Proficiency in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformation