Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative strategies, and position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 paradigm shift. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our product roadmap, market positioning, and organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scan data to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for product innovation aligned with future market demands
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change