Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Future Vision Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of radical imagination, data-driven foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into tangible competitive advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global innovation teams to shape our next generation of products, markets, and sustainable growth strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a proven ability to predict paradigm shifts before they happen. This isn't just about planning—it's about creating the future we want to inhabit.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year strategic planning for 2026+ product ecosystems and market expansion
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-based frameworks for global market volatility and regulatory landscapes
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and commercial teams
- Present future-vision roadmaps to investors, board members, and industry consortia
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic impact and innovation velocity
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proof business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic foresight implementations
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Proven track record of leading high-impact innovation initiatives from concept to market
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional executive communication skills with ability to articulate abstract futures