Job Description
Shape the Future: Lead Our 2026 Vision
InnovateNext Labs is seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. As the architect of tomorrow, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position us at the forefront of innovation. This C-suite partnership role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
Join our cross-disciplinary team of pioneers in redefining industries through sustainable innovation and exponential technologies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for market integration opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and disruptor startups
- Present future-vision roadmaps to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Monitor global megatrends and geopolitical shifts affecting industry landscapes
- Curate innovation metrics to measure future-readiness across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing future-vision roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and futures research methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Futures Studies or Innovation Management (e.g., CFIS, CIMS)
- Portfolio of published future-vision frameworks or thought leadership