Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry innovation to shape our 5-year roadmap. You'll lead high-stakes initiatives that redefine how societies and businesses adapt to exponential technological shifts while maintaining ethical integrity.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and climate tech disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, academic pioneers, and global policymakers to develop actionable frameworks for the 2026 horizon. This is your chance to influence the paradigms that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops identifying disruptive trends in biotech and space exploration
- Produce evidence-based whitepapers on AI governance frameworks for 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Design human-centric innovation protocols for next-generation workplace automation
- Manage cross-functional teams executing pilot programs for quantum-resistant cryptography
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum initiatives
- Present foresight findings to C-suite stakeholders with data-driven visualizations
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record developing 5+ year technology roadmaps for Fortune 100
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Exceptional data visualization skills with Tableau/Power BI
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Experience advising UN/WHO on tech ethics frameworks
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field