Job Description
Join our elite team shaping tomorrow's reality today. InnovateCorp Labs seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for 2026 and beyond. You'll architect strategic roadmaps that transform industries and position our clients as pioneers in an accelerated future.
This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive communication. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ investment portfolios and product roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal drivers to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, energy, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategic initiatives
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and executive briefings on future disruption vectors
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry innovators
- Advise investment committees on future-proofing portfolios against disruption
- Represent company at Davos, SXSW, and premier foresight conferences
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D innovation roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into enterprise strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation portfolio
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Global network within tech and policy ecosystems