Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends foresight analytics, ecosystem mapping, and disruptive innovation to position our company as an industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints, ensuring we lead rather than follow the next wave of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic vision through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Map emerging technology ecosystems (AI, Quantum, BioTech) to business applications
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for global market shifts through 2030
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed narratives
- Monitor regulatory and ethical implications of future technologies
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurism
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Future Studies
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Foresight
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis tools
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects