Job Description
Join InnovateNext Global at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our organization as an industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive in environments where ambiguity is opportunity, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise resilience and innovation pipelines
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development and R&D
- Deliver executive briefings and stakeholder presentations on emerging paradigms
- Establish competitive intelligence networks tracking disruptive startups and academic research
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for responsible technological adoption
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and Delphi techniques
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or similar)