Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the roadmap for the next decade of innovation. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape disruptive strategies, and lead cross-functional teams in building the future today. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging markets and untapped opportunities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and board members
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Publish thought leadership on futurism and long-term strategy
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist partners and innovators
- Quantify future ROI for strategic initiatives using predictive analytics
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of executing future-focused initiatives
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and sustainability megatrends
- Exceptional communication skills for complex stakeholder alignment
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred