Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as a Futurist Strategist to architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape our next-gen innovation ecosystem. This role blends data-driven foresight with creative strategy to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable plans. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive global shifts
- Design innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term sustainability goals
- Partner with R&D to incubate breakthrough technologies targeting 2026 adoption
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Monitor horizon scanning signals and maintain trend intelligence database
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities