Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation leadership, requiring you to decode emerging trends, build future-ready ecosystems, and guide cross-functional teams toward exponential growth.
As a cornerstone of our executive strategy team, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts by 2026. Your work will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and our global innovation agenda. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework with actionable insights
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing into corporate strategy
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops for cross-functional teams to prototype 2026 solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and present at global industry forums
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Quantify future market opportunities and risks through scenario modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation
- Published work in futurism or innovation strategy (journal articles/white papers)
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., WFS, Foresight Practitioner)