Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities, ensuring our strategies remain agile and future-proof. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your chance to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prioritize innovation investments aligned with future market needs
- Present compelling future outlooks to stakeholders through interactive workshops and visual storytelling
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry thought leaders
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies and roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and environmental megatrends with quantifiable impact assessment
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications or platforms
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation outcomes