Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging tech trends, drive disruptive innovation, and position our portfolio for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy execution in a dynamic, award-winning environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2030
- Develop and implement future-proof roadmaps for product/service evolution
- Collaborate with C-suite to align organizational strategy with long-term megatrends
- Present compelling futuristic scenarios to stakeholders and executive boards
- Build and lead a cross-functional innovation task force
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
- Author thought leadership on industry transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist roles
- Proven track record in emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario planning expertise
- C-suite presentation experience with Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in industry journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-oriented projects