Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal evolution. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design resilient future-state roadmaps, and guide our enterprise through the complexities of rapid innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, translating foresight into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to shape products, policies, and experiences that redefine human potential.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) for enterprise integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Produce scenario-planning reports and risk mitigation strategies for disruptive shifts
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-gen prototypes and innovation pipelines
- Represent company at global futurism forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futures research
- Proven track record in forecasting tech adoption curves
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on societal transformation
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on disruption preparedness