Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape. As a Strategic Futurist & Innovation Lead, you'll drive our 2026 vision by identifying disruptive trends, developing forward-looking strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to transform insights into actionable innovation. This is your opportunity to redefine industries and create lasting impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating future trends into company innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to foster creative problem-solving and future-proof solutions
- Present foresight findings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Oversee implementation of pilot projects testing future-ready concepts
- Produce high-impact reports and visualizations communicating future scenarios
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives