Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade of breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and imaginative foresight to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and position our technology ecosystem for sustained leadership in 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global industry disruptors to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and organizational transformation initiatives that will redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze technological, economic, and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-facing solutions with engineering and design teams
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and horizon-scanning briefs for stakeholder alignment
- Establish KPIs to track progress toward 2026 strategic milestones and innovation targets
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and research labs to capture cutting-edge insights
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies and trend analysis techniques
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for tech-driven enterprises
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and futures research methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic initiatives launched from future insights