Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position leaders for the next decade of disruption.
We're seeking visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. If you can visualize 2026's landscape and build pathways to it, we want you.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging tech impacts (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Produce trend reports with actionable insights for C-suite executives
- Design innovation roadmaps for clients entering new markets in 2026
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic visions at global industry conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and futures forecasting
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Experience advising C-level executives on transformational change
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations