Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric innovation. This role requires a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape industries before they exist.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Our incubator environment empowers you to explore quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate-positive technologies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and startup disruptors while influencing global policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-year strategic foresight frameworks for AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Produce scenario analyses for geopolitical and technological disruptions through 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing strategies
- Curate emerging tech signals through proprietary AI-driven intelligence systems
- Author white papers that shape industry standards and policy recommendations
- Mentor innovation teams in rapid prototyping of 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity or climate adaptation
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Causal Mapping)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational transformation
- Certification in Futures Research Methods (e.g., University of Houston)