Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Innovation Lead! Innovate Forward Inc. seeks a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centered design to redefine industries by 2026.
As a Future Strategist, you'll drive cutting-edge initiatives in AI ethics, climate tech, and digital transformation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and Silicon Valley pioneers to translate foresight into actionable blueprints. This role offers unparalleled impact in shaping tomorrow's solutions.
What We Offer: Competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and a $10K annual innovation budget. Our culture celebrates bold thinking and rapid prototyping in a state-of-the-art downtown campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmap spanning AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market gaps
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for emerging technologies
- Partner with product teams to translate strategic vision into MVPs
- Analyze geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on future business models
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members quarterly
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven experience developing multi-year roadmaps for tech-driven transformations
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systemic thinking
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred