Job Description
Join InnovateNext at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This senior role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how we navigate emerging trends from quantum computing to AI ethics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our product portfolio while mentoring cross-functional teams in forward-thinking methodologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your platform to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite on emerging tech disruption vectors
- Translate complex future trends into actionable product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Partner with R&D teams to identify breakthrough technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations on future tech trajectories
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and systems analysis
- Establish KPIs for tracking technological adoption curves and market inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, Web3)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or scenario planning
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Strong data visualization skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CSO, CFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating multi-year strategic roadmaps implemented at scale