Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to shape industries before they exist.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable frameworks that position us as market disruptors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging markets and product ecosystems
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and long-term visioning
- Author trend reports and predictive models for internal and stakeholder audiences
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline maturity and adoption rates
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and industry forums
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into business impact
- Expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing domains
- Certification in Futures Studies or related field preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategies