Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as a pioneering Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts, transforming foresight into actionable business strategy. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and cultural trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-proofing initiatives
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Represent company at futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Experience with horizon scanning and Delphi techniques
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and navigate uncertainty