Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, requiring you to identify emerging trends, model future scenarios, and transform insights into actionable strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to shape our innovation pipeline and competitive advantage in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework incorporating technological, economic, and societal megatrends
- Produce scenario-based forecasts and risk assessments for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions and strategic priorities
- Design and execute horizon scanning processes to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Translate complex future analyses into executive-ready strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into innovation pipelines and go-to-market strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy with proven 2026+ scenario modeling
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, STEEP analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their potential societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex future concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects with measurable outcomes
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)