Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we pioneer the 2026 technological frontier! We're seeking a visionary Futures Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of emerging tech, market analysis, and strategic foresight, shaping how businesses prepare for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to identify disruptive trends and position our organization as the industry's future architect.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology foresight frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology) to market opportunities
- Author annual 2026 Tech Horizon Reports for Fortune 500 clients
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical, climate, and socioeconomic variables affecting 2026 tech adoption
- Establish strategic partnerships with leading academic research labs and government innovation initiatives
- Mentor a dedicated futures intelligence team of data scientists and domain experts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, Delphi 2.0, scenario planning)
- Proven track record translating complex futures insights into executable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) or equivalent practical experience
- Deep knowledge of 2026-relevant tech trajectories: AGI, spatial computing, and climate tech
- Exceptional stakeholder management across C-suite to technical teams