Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging paradigms, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization as the industry's innovation pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and translate future trends into actionable strategies that redefine market landscapes.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses a passion for technological singularity, and has a proven track record of transforming futuristic concepts into commercial breakthroughs. If you're driven by the challenge of shaping what's next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the company's 2026 strategic vision roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' initiatives to prototype next-generation business models and technologies
- Deliver executive briefings and scenario-planning frameworks quantifying market opportunities for 2026-2030
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks to capture disruptive innovations
- Develop patent portfolios and intellectual property strategies protecting our 2026 market positioning
- Author annual 'State of the Future' reports influencing corporate investment decisions
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies and speculative design principles
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or equivalent field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year future-oriented strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful futurist projects with measurable business impact
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from foresight academy or equivalent) preferred