Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we redefine industries through strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll guide cross-functional teams in developing resilient future-proof strategies, ensuring our organization thrives in an era of exponential change. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow and possess an unparalleled ability to connect emerging trends with actionable business intelligence, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Author thought leadership publications and present strategic roadmaps to global stakeholders
- Establish Future Intelligence Units to embed foresight capabilities across organizational functions
- Drive innovation sprints to validate future-state business models and market opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or spatial computing
- Certified Futurist (CF) or Strategic Foresight Professional (SFP) designation preferred
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to synthesize complex global trends into actionable insights
- Published author in foresight journals or keynote speaker at major innovation conferences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile innovation environments