Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as we pioneer the future of technology strategy. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge market analysis with cross-functional leadership to shape our innovation ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market impact through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry experts
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record in translating tech trends into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Business, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio of published future-focused analyses or strategic frameworks
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments