Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. Shape how humanity navigates technological singularity, climate adaptation, and societal evolution by 2026. This hybrid role demands radical imagination paired with data-driven precision to turn future possibilities into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product and market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future priorities
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-relevant solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic preparedness in emerging domains
- Represent company at futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological or societal trends
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend prediction tools and data visualization
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic risk modeling
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Portfolio of future-focused projects or white papers