Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll drive strategic foresight across emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of the mid-2020s. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and possess a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Translate future scenarios into executable product roadmaps
- Present insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage innovation sprints with engineering and design teams
- Build partnerships with academic and industry thought leaders
- Author white papers on future-proofing business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MS/MBA/PhD)
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
- Certification in futures studies or strategic foresight preferred