Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our technology ecosystem for exponential growth. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and architect frameworks that transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for technology adoption and market disruption
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Design innovation pipelines translating 2026-vision into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and risk mitigation for future uncertainties
- Author forward-looking thought leadership positioning the company as an industry pioneer
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technology applications
- Build quantitative models forecasting market readiness and adoption timelines for frontier technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (Generative AI, synthetic biology, Web3)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business plans
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Strong quantitative analysis capabilities with scenario modeling expertise
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (preferred)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (required)