Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, where your insights will directly shape our company's trajectory and impact global industries.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, research labs, and disruptive startups to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your work will influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors. If you thrive at the frontier of what's possible and possess an uncanny ability to connect dots others miss, we invite you to pioneer the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Produce trend analysis reports on AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and climate tech innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into R&D priorities
- Advise executive team on market disruption risks and opportunities post-2025
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and policy influencers
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors quarterly
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on 4th Industrial Revolution topics (e.g., Nature, MIT Tech Review)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record of influencing corporate strategy through future-focused insights
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders