Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution, ensuring we're not just prepared for 2026 but actively shaping it. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify opportunities and risks in emerging markets
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive leadership on disruptive technologies
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 sustainability and regulatory shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent company at global futurist forums and technology summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven impact on future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, Web3, climate tech, or neuro interfaces
- Strong data storytelling skills with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology trends
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation