Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and paradigm shifts that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position our organization as a market leader in an exponentially evolving world. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unwavering curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, economics, and social domains to inform 2026 strategic planning
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive futures framework with scenario planning for potential disruption vectors
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions aligned with long-term vision
- Present compelling foresight insights to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, innovation hubs, and thought leaders
- Produce annual futures reports and strategic briefs for board-level decision-making
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and critical thinking techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend mapping, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks implemented
- Experience working in fast-paced tech or consulting environments