Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Strategic Futurist at InnovateNext Labs. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for the next decade. Join our elite team of futurists to build the strategic blueprints that will define industries by 2026.
This role demands radical creativity and analytical rigor. You'll interface with C-suite executives, lead cross-disciplinary research initiatives, and publish thought leadership that influences global innovation agendas. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing, and sustainable futures, this is your destiny.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future-state scenarios
- Develop predictive models for quantum adoption and AI governance frameworks
- Author white papers on metaverse economics and decentralized governance
- Advose executive teams on strategic pivots for 2026 market readiness
- Cultivate an ecosystem of futurist partners across academia and industry
- Translate complex foresight into actionable product roadmaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record of publishing industry-defining trend reports
- Expertise in scenario planning and systemic risk modeling
- Deep fluency in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation mastery
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., MFML preferred)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 predictions with 85%+ accuracy validation