Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of tomorrow's innovations. This role combines deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to shape our 5-year strategic horizon.
Why this role matters: You'll directly influence our $2B innovation portfolio by identifying paradigm shifts, quantifying disruption risks, and architecting adaptive frameworks that turn foresight into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Forecast macroeconomic, technological, and societal trends through 2026 using predictive modeling
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and investment teams
- Quantify disruption risks and opportunity costs for emerging technologies
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' reports with actionable recommendations
- Advise C-suite on adaptive governance structures for volatile futures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in trend analysis (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi methods)
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP)
- Track record advising Fortune 500 on 5-year strategic pivots
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies or megatrends
- Portfolio demonstrating complex scenario development execution