Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we architect the 2026 global innovation framework. This pivotal role demands visionary leadership to navigate emerging technological paradigms, anticipate market disruptions, and shape sustainable growth strategies for the post-2025 era. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking roadmaps that position our organization as an industry pioneer.
We seek a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical prowess and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable initiatives. This hybrid role combines high-level strategic planning with hands-on implementation leadership, requiring both big-picture vision and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Innovation Roadmap, aligning technological investments with market evolution forecasts
- Lead scenario planning initiatives to identify and mitigate risks associated with emerging technologies and geopolitical shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to accelerate breakthrough innovations with 5-7 year commercialization horizons
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic impact and adaptability
- Present future-focused insights to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Drive cross-functional alignment on resource allocation for next-generation capabilities
- Monitor global innovation trends and regulatory developments affecting 2026+ strategies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation management
- Proven experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable energy)
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFM) or equivalent analytical frameworks
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives through complex transformations
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio of published future outlooks or strategic frameworks