Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our company as the undisputed leader in post-2025 innovation.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers and leverage cutting-edge data models to identify disruptive opportunities. Your insights will directly shape product development, market expansion, and organizational evolution through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for technological, societal, and economic shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Establish cross-functional innovation initiatives bridging R&D, product, and market teams
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and industry white papers
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation skills
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from ACIF or Foresight Practitioner)