Job Description
Join InnovateNext as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable strategies that position our company at the forefront of 2026's digital frontier. This role bridges cutting-edge research with practical business application, requiring you to navigate ambiguity with precision and inspire cross-functional teams toward unprecedented innovation.
You'll spearhead horizon scanning initiatives, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability domains
- Develop and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Design scenario-planning frameworks to mitigate disruption risks and capture emerging opportunities
- Partner with R&D and product teams to integrate future insights into development pipelines
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Champion a culture of experimentation and adaptive innovation across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, technology forecasting, and market trend analysis
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into executable strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Track record of launching future-oriented initiatives with measurable impact
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)