Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. This hybrid role demands a blend of foresight, data mastery, and cross-functional leadership to transform disruptive opportunities into scalable solutions.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and market positioning for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data (AI, biotech, quantum, Web3) to map 2026 technology adoption curves
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and climate disruptions
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present strategic briefings to investors and executive stakeholders
- Curate an innovation pipeline with 3-5 year development horizons
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across business units
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record in technology trend analysis and scenario planning
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and foresight methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend reports or strategic frameworks
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Experience scaling agile methodologies across enterprise environments