Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of strategic foresight as we architect the future of business. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 horizon-scanning initiatives, transforming emerging trends into actionable blueprints for our Fortune 500 partners. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative storytelling to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of tomorrow.
In this pivotal position, you'll spearhead our proprietary 'FutureScape' methodology, collaborate with C-suite executives, and publish groundbreaking research that shapes industry discourse. Our team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, making this ideal for strategic thinkers who thrive at the bleeding edge of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning for 2026+ across technology, geopolitics, and societal shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients in AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Produce high-impact scenario planning reports and executive briefings
- Facilitate C-level workshops on future-proofing business models
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry experts
- Drive thought leadership through white papers and keynote presentations
- Integrate futures thinking into corporate innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or future-focused innovation roles
- Proven track record of publishing industry-defining trend analyses
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020+ trend accuracy predictions
- Experience advising Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech convergence patterns