Job Description
Join our pioneering team as we shape the future of human progress. Innovate Forward Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into actionable opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode disruptive trends and architect tomorrow's business paradigms. This role demands intellectual agility, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to convert ambiguity into strategic advantage. We offer unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted territories while driving real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential technology opportunities
- Produce scenario-based roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and bio-integration
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organizational domains
- Present strategic briefings to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and innovation thought leaders
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certification in scenario planning or futures methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio of published foresight reports or strategic frameworks
- Experience with trend analysis tools and foresight methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy