Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. As our Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead, you'll architect transformative strategies that position humanity at the nexus of exponential technologies. Shape how organizations navigate the complex horizon of 2026 through cutting-edge foresight methodologies, cross-industry collaboration, and disruptive thinking.
We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer frameworks for long-term resilience while incubating breakthrough solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges. Your work will directly influence our R&D roadmap and partner ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year foresight frameworks targeting 2026 technological and societal inflection points
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with AI, biotech, and quantum computing teams
- Author high-impact scenario analyses for C-suite stakeholders and strategic partners
- Design and facilitate immersive future-vision workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders and academic collaborators
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Champion ethical innovation principles in exponential technology deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, quantum systems)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization capabilities for complex scenarios
- Experience scaling foresight methodologies across global enterprises
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC, CFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of 2026+ horizon planning impact