Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll transform foresight into actionable strategy, guiding our organization through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and paradigm shifts affecting global markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks mapping potential futures through 2030
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into product roadmaps and business strategy
- Author quarterly trend briefings for stakeholders across 15+ countries
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops using futures thinking methodologies
- Build quantitative models forecasting adoption curves of emerging technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with leading research institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., STEEP, Delphi techniques)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical modeling
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks and futures workshops
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures narratives