Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for global enterprises. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, shaping how industries evolve in the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and influence product development for markets that don't yet exist.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop actionable future scenarios and strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead innovation workshops with executive teams to align on long-term vision
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Manage a portfolio of experimental ventures testing 2026-ready business models
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation publications
- Fluency in strategic scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Global network of futurists and industry disruptors