Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform technological possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to position our organization at the vanguard of industry disruption while cultivating a culture of forward-thinking across all departments.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational resilience and growth
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future trends into innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and trend reports that drive strategic decision-making
- Establish cross-functional future-focused working groups to embed foresight into operations
- Author thought leadership publications positioning our brand as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused research or strategic frameworks
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists) a plus