Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable business strategies that redefine industries.
Our dynamic team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design thinking. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, then translate complex insights into compelling narratives that drive organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, social, economic, and environmental domains
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for 2026+ market landscapes
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Translate foresight insights into product development pipelines and go-to-market strategies
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, conference keynotes, and industry reports
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Exceptional storytelling and narrative development skills for executive audiences
- Experience with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred