Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our company's innovation roadmap. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business, this is your chance to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, socio-economic, and environmental trends to forecast 2026+ market shifts
- Develop future-proof strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to prepare for disruptive change
- Translate foresight insights into R&D priorities and product development frameworks
- Partner with marketing to communicate future narratives that captivate investors and customers
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present trend analyses and strategic recommendations to the board of directors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercialized products/services
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy (whitepapers/articles)
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell's Two Loops)