Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and redefine industry paradigms. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate exponential technological shifts and emerging societal trends.
As a key architect of our 2026 horizon, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to translate foresight into actionable strategy. Your work will directly shape our product innovation, market positioning, and sustainable growth initiatives in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their disruptive potential through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for market adaptation and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize foresight insights into product development priorities
- Author thought leadership reports on future-of-work and industry transformation trends
- Partner with investment teams to identify high-growth future markets and acquisition targets
- Establish KPI frameworks to track strategic horizon execution and market evolution
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and storytelling aptitude
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused thought leadership