Job Description
Shape the future as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist at InnovateNext Labs. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect tomorrow's innovations today. This role demands cutting-edge foresight to prepare our organization for transformative shifts in technology, society, and global markets. Join a cross-disciplinary team of pioneers redefining what's possible.
Position yourself at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human evolution. You'll develop actionable frameworks that position us as industry leaders in the rapidly approaching 2026 landscape. If you thrive on ambiguity and possess an unquenchable curiosity about emerging paradigms, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced trend analysis methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging technologies to business opportunities
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports on disruptive forces affecting our industry
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 market demands
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical, technological, and environmental shifts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Maintain a competitive intelligence dashboard tracking 2026-relevant innovations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and scenario development methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends (white papers, books, TED talks)
- Experience leading cross-organizational strategic initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing of businesses