Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect of tomorrow's reality. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our 5-year strategic horizon.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends across AI, biotech, climate, and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework with actionable scenarios
- Partner with C-suite executives to align future-proof initiatives with organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Author thought leadership content and deliver executive briefings on future trajectories
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
- Quantify future market opportunities and risk mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy
- Portfolio of strategic foresight projects with measurable impact