Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we shape the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to design tomorrow's business paradigms today. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our leadership in rapidly evolving markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for 3-5 year planning horizons
- Design innovation frameworks integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce actionable whitepapers on 2026 market dynamics and competitive positioning
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist roles
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future trends (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight organizations)