Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. as we shape the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technological foresight with strategic business planning, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of the mid-2020s. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll translate complex future scenarios into implementable business strategies while fostering a culture of innovation across global teams. This hybrid role offers the unique opportunity to influence our company's trajectory for the remainder of the decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and market foresight framework
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging opportunities and threats
- Produce strategic whitepapers and scenario analyses for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
- Monitor global tech trends, regulatory changes, and societal shifts
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred