Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we redefine tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition. You'll lead cross-functional teams in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and innovation pipeline development while representing our thought leadership at global forums.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and socio-economic domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 2026-2030 market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Author high-impact thought leadership publications and industry white papers
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate foresight into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in reputable industry journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)