Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Future Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for the next decade. Shape disruptive technologies, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer sustainable business models that redefine industries. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech sectors (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for global market volatility in 2026
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation investments with future-proofed KPIs
- Author whitepapers on societal shifts impacting business ecosystems
- Manage $10M+ R&D portfolio for next-generation prototypes
- Represent company at Davos-style future-focused summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation
- Proven track record in future-casting methodologies (e.g., Delphi analysis)
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or MBA
- Published thought leadership on 2020s economic disruption
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Horizon Scanning)