Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready innovation, shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art FutureForge campus.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author forward-looking white papers and thought leadership for C-suite audiences
- Curate annual 'Horizon 2026' symposium featuring disruptors and policymakers
- Mentor emerging futurists through our FutureVision program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Published research on exponential technologies or future scenarios
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive market shifts
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Deep network with futurist communities (WFS, APF)