Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This pivotal role merges technological foresight with human-centered design to shape industries before they evolve. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and disruptors to build roadmaps that turn future possibilities into today's innovations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technological, social, and economic shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging markets (AI ethics, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Design future-state blueprints for enterprise digital transformation
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary innovation workshops with global stakeholders
- Produce actionable trend reports with predictive analytics
- Advose on long-term R&D investment priorities
- Build and lead a futurist intelligence network
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, neurotech)
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in futurism publications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguity
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology/Strategic Foresight
- Portfolio of future-shaping initiatives