Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the 2026 landscape. Shape our product roadmap, lead horizon-scanning initiatives, and transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations. This role merges cutting-edge research with strategic execution in our dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop long-term strategic frameworks integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams in global markets