Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as a Futurist Strategist and architect the future of business in 2026. We're seeking a visionary professional to decode emerging trends, design next-generation roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast market shifts for 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for product evolution and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging industry paradigms
- Advise executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and innovation opportunities
- Monitor horizon scanning initiatives and validate predictive models
- Collaborate with R&D to translate futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., CFMP preferred)