Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect transformative roadmaps for emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to position our clients as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving post-2025 ecosystem.
We seek a dynamic individual who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global economics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable foresight reports that shape multi-year strategic initiatives. If you're passionate about decoding the future and turning possibilities into realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish comprehensive 2026+ technology and market trend forecasts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive innovations (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead client workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategic priorities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author white papers and executive briefs on future-of-work implications
- Quantify market opportunities and risks for emerging technology verticals
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing roadmaps
- Present strategic insights to investors and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis across tech, policy, and socio-economic domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation portfolio
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP, APF) preferred
- Published thought leadership in reputable industry journals
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling