Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our organization as the industry's thought leader. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies, driving innovation across product development, market expansion, and sustainability initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify disruptive trends and paradigm shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based models for market evolution and competitive landscape analysis
- Design innovation frameworks that integrate exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Present future outlooks to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
- Translate future insights into product roadmaps and business development priorities
- Author thought leadership content positioning Innovate 2026 as the future's architect
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future visions
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic transformation
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (portfolio required)
- Global perspective with cross-cultural competency and language proficiency