Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer methodologies that turn speculative futures into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the next frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Trend Forecasts across AI, biotech, and digital ecosystems
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption and market disruption
- Analyze futures data streams from academic, industrial, and geopolitical sources
- Author white papers on paradigm shifts affecting business landscapes
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies and tools
- Represent company at global foresight forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or trend analysis projects
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of disruptive technologies (GenAI, quantum computing, neurotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and pattern recognition abilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and influencing high-stakes decisions