Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead our innovation roadmap through 2026 and beyond. This role merges foresight, technology, and strategic execution to shape industries before they evolve. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric design, your future starts here.
Responsibilities
- Scan global tech, economic, and cultural signals to identify 2026+ disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-proof products and services
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for C-suite stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to integrate quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech advancements
- Design ethical governance frameworks for emerging technologies
- Present trend analyses to board members and industry consortiums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, quantum)
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products (2020-2025)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN, Delphi methods)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ trend predictions with 90%+ accuracy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)