Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ roadmap. Shape how industries evolve by leveraging foresight methodologies, AI-driven analytics, and cross-industry collaboration. Lead our innovation ecosystem to anticipate disruptions and capitalize on paradigm shifts before they happen.
This role demands strategic thinking, technological fluency, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies. You'll partner with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to embed future-readiness into our DNA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives using AI, predictive analytics, and scenario planning
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term technological convergence
- Facilitate executive workshops on disruptive technology adoption
- Author thought leadership on emerging industry paradigms
- Build and manage a global network of futurist collaborators
- Translate foresight insights into product development priorities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or decentralized systems
- Proven track record of scenario planning and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Strong executive presence with C-suite presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CSF, Foresight Practitioner)