Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role blends market analysis, technology forecasting, and strategic innovation to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop long-term roadmaps. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems, translating complex data into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience sectors
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using proprietary AI frameworks
- Design strategic innovation workshops for executive leadership teams
- Author quarterly trend briefs distributed to 10,000+ industry stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype future-state business models
- Advventure capital partners on emerging tech investment opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Published thought leadership in future studies or tech forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proficiency in trend mapping tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Experience building predictive models for disruptive technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successfully implemented future strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns