Job Description
Join InnovateNext's elite foresight team to architect the future of technology and human progress. As our 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and guide C-suite decisions across AI, biotech, and quantum ecosystems. This pioneering role demands visionary thinking and operational excellence to shape industries before they exist.
We offer unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted territories, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and deploy cutting-edge foresight methodologies. Your work will directly influence $1B+ innovation portfolios and redefine what's possible in the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year market impacts
- Design scenario-planning models for C-suite stakeholders across healthcare, energy, and AI sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational strategy on 2026 technological inflection points
- Produce executive-grade trend reports with quantitative forecasts and qualitative narratives
- Champion ethical innovation principles while navigating emerging regulatory landscapes
- Build strategic partnerships with academic labs and government futurist initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Deep knowledge of exponential tech domains (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful long-term strategic implementations
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, SWOT, STEEP analysis)