Job Description
Join InnovateNext Global as a pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the future of our enterprise. This visionary role requires you to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into innovation, ensuring our organization leads in an era of unprecedented technological and societal transformation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state blueprints
- Produce trend intelligence reports with quantifiable impact assessments
- Design innovation pipelines integrating exponential technologies (AI, quantum, bio)
- Advise executive leadership on future-proofing business models
- Establish KPIs to track strategic trajectory toward 2026 milestones
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite advisory
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal shifts
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with exponential technology ecosystems (AI/ML, blockchain, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures