Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends foresight with execution, transforming speculative insights into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking research that shapes global conversations about technology's impact on humanity.
Why InnovateFuture? Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious thinking. Enjoy unlimited learning budgets, flexible remote work options, and the chance to influence trillion-dollar markets before they materialize.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with data-driven predictions and mitigation strategies
- Facilitate executive workshops to align leadership on long-term vision and risk assessment
- Establish innovation KPIs to track progress toward 2026 milestones
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and critical analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing industry-shaping forecasts or research papers
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and technology impact assessment
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning platforms)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-focused strategies
- Experience with AI/ML, biotechnology, or climate tech forecasting