Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our long-term innovation roadmap and shape the future of technology. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and build actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and influence our global innovation ecosystem. If you're passionate about anticipating the future and creating disruptive solutions, this is your moment to impact how humanity evolves.
What You'll Achieve:
- Design and implement our 2026 strategic vision framework
- Identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Lead scenario planning for global business transformation
- Pioneer next-generation innovation methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D investments and product roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and disruption planning
- Build quantitative models to forecast market evolution and adoption curves
- Collaborate with AI/quantum computing teams to integrate emerging tech into strategy
- Author thought leadership publications on future-shaping innovations
- Champion a culture of anticipatory thinking across 15+ global innovation hubs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or equivalent with 7+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and disruption modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy) preferred