Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology. Shape how organizations navigate 2026+ landscapes through cutting-edge research, strategic foresight, and innovation orchestration. This role merges deep analytical rigor with creative vision to solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech revolutions
- Orchestrate cross-functional innovation sprints with C-suite executives to prototype future business models
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario planning tools for global stakeholders
- Curate immersive foresight experiences using VR/AR to visualize future possibilities
- Build and lead a world-class futurist research team across distributed locations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of translating complex future trends into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for communicating future scenarios
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Experience leading global research initiatives with cross-cultural teams
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation or technology publications