Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect 2026's next-generation solutions. Shape how businesses adapt to emerging technologies, climate shifts, and societal transformations. Work with Fortune 500 clients to develop resilient roadmaps that turn future uncertainties into competitive advantages.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, build scenario-planning frameworks, and translate foresight into actionable strategies. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact in defining how organizations navigate the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify emerging trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Translate foresight insights into actionable strategic roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational structures
- Author thought leadership pieces on sustainable innovation and adaptive business models
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and technological signals affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with future-planning focus
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven ability to communicate complex future scenarios to executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year strategic foresight projects
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Experience with data visualization tools for trend analysis