Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, identifying emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market impacts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and economic disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for executive stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor regulatory trends affecting emerging tech ecosystems
- Design innovation incubation programs for disruptive ventures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSP preferred)
- Published thought leadership on future trends