Job Description
InnovateForward Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. You'll decode emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and disruptive forces to shape next-gen business models. Join our elite team to transform futuristic insights into actionable strategies that position us as industry leaders in the rapidly evolving landscape of tomorrow.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to incubate breakthrough innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies, market disruptors, and societal trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic insights into innovation roadmaps
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-oriented concepts
- Deliver executive-level trend briefings and strategic recommendations
- Establish foresight methodologies and continuous scanning processes
- Author thought leadership content positioning the company as a future authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, Business Innovation, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Strong background in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy