Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as we shape the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position our company at the forefront of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts transforming industries by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of creativity and analytical rigor, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business paradigms today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Translate future insights into actionable strategic initiatives for executive leadership
- Build and maintain an innovation pipeline aligned with long-term market evolution
- Present compelling future narratives to stakeholders using data-driven visualizations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record developing multi-year future-focused roadmaps
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Published work on future trends or technology impact assessment preferred