Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to map emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and product development. You'll collaborate with elite teams across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, help us redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory landscapes, and consumer behaviors to forecast 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for next-gen product portfolios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation initiatives
- Produce high-impact trend reports and competitive intelligence briefings
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify emerging startups and technologies
- Represent company at futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic planning, market research, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or thought leadership