Job Description
Join Innovate Forward Inc. as we pioneer the future! We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist 2026 to shape our long-term roadmap beyond 2025. This pivotal role requires deep foresight into emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to position our organization at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that will define our success in the coming decade.
As a key architect of our 2026+ vision, you'll leverage data-driven insights and creative problem-solving to anticipate industry disruptions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human potential, and possess an uncanny ability to connect present actions with future outcomes, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for global market shifts through 2030
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable business initiatives
- Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks for long-term strategic objectives
- Analyze competitive landscapes and regulatory impacts on future business models
- Present strategic vision to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps beyond 2025
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their market implications
- Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional data analysis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Strong presentation skills with executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Experience working with C-suite in tech or innovation-driven industries