Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the future of technological disruption. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, shape long-term innovation roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming futuristic concepts into scalable realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 5-10 year market shifts
- Develop innovation frameworks for next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech applications
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on disruptive futures
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Translate complex foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Mentor innovation teams in human-centered design and ethical technology development
- Publish thought leadership on future-focused topics in industry publications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven experience developing 10-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-focused strategies