Job Description
Join InnovateX Solutions as we pioneer the next wave of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to shape our company's decade-long roadmap.
As the architect of our future-facing initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, cross-functional teams, and external futurists to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and strategic investments in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Produce executive-ready strategic briefings on disruptive forces affecting global markets
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational strategy with future opportunities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation labs
- Design and track KPIs for future-readiness across business units
- Present quarterly future-state assessments to the Board of Directors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or equivalent futurist role
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist publications
- Experience with Delphi method, causal layered analysis, or similar foresight methodologies