Job Description
Join InnovateNext at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of predictive analytics, cultural foresight, and strategic innovation to position our company as the industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends, design resilient business models, and pioneer solutions that shape the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and commerce, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Design innovation sprints focused on emerging opportunities (AI ethics, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Monitor global geopolitical, economic, and technological signals impacting 2026 landscape
- Champion a culture of future-readiness across all organizational levels
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic plans (5+ year horizons)
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems, and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate foresight into compelling narratives
- Experience with trend analysis platforms (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field