Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable strategies, driving innovation across AI, sustainable tech, and human-machine interfaces. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic vision aligned with emerging tech trends and market disruptors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future scenarios and identify inflection points
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical shifts to inform strategic priorities
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Build stakeholder consensus for future-focused initiatives through compelling data narratives
- Monitor horizon technologies (quantum computing, biotech, climate AI) for competitive advantage
- Author thought leadership positioning InnovateNext as a 2026 industry pioneer
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future of work, AI ethics, or sustainable tech
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred