Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. as a visionary Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, design strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, and drive transformative initiatives across our global enterprise. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and inspires cross-functional teams to execute bold visions. You'll partner with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and innovation hubs to position our company as the undisputed leader in next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify and validate disruptive trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term product and market positioning
- Collaborate with R&D to translate future insights into tangible innovation roadmaps
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops for executive stakeholders
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote presentations) on emerging futures
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify market opportunities and risks associated with future technology adoption curves
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, MBA, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in strategy or innovation publications
- Experience with strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic drivers of change