Job Description
Join InnovateCorp's elite foresight division to architect the future of business. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for our global enterprise. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build adaptive roadmaps that position us as pioneers in the post-2025 landscape. If you thrive at the forefront of innovation and possess an uncanny ability to predict market evolutions, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize disruptive trends affecting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, technological, and socioeconomic shifts
- Produce annual 'Horizon Reports' synthesifying AI, climate policy, and biotech convergence impacts
- Design agile innovation pipelines to prototype solutions for 2026 customer needs
- Present strategic foresight to investors and board members using data-driven visualizations
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive modeling and trend analysis methodologies
- Establish KPIs to measure foresight ROI and strategic adaptation velocity
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning with proven 5-year horizon forecasting success
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle and Delphi Method
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio demonstrating successful trend-to-strategy translation