Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption. This pivotal role combines deep industry foresight with actionable strategy development, shaping how businesses prepare for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver breakthrough roadmaps that position our partners as market leaders in emerging paradigms.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change. If you're passionate about demystifying the future and building pathways to what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for AI, biotech, and quantum computing transitions
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' identifying market inflection points
- Design innovation pipelines for emerging tech adoption (Web4, AGI, Neural Interfaces)
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Present strategic briefings to executive leadership and investor boards
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or tech innovation leadership
- Proven track record of developing future-focused roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology trends
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CSF, WFS)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-oriented projects