Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company as an industry pioneer.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries through cutting-edge research and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Author high-impact foresight reports and trend briefings for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling and data analytics
- Advose on innovation investments aligned with long-term societal trajectories
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)