Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking expert to decode emerging trends, design future-proof strategies, and lead our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market disruption to position our company at the forefront of the 2026 horizon.
Based in our San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to transform foresight into actionable business intelligence. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 markets
- Develop quantitative future scenarios using AI-driven forecasting tools and qualitative research
- Design strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning post-2025
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends and strategic adaptation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotechnology convergence
- Proven experience developing long-term strategic frameworks (5-10 year horizons)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to diverse audiences