Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape of technology, society, and business. Shape how organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond by identifying disruptive opportunities and building adaptive roadmaps. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking foresight frameworks that redefine industry paradigms. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and shape our 2026 product ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026 market readiness
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into organizational DNA
- Author whitepapers and predictive models for executive stakeholders
- Identify and vet emerging technologies for commercialization potential
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought partners
- Present strategic recommendations to board-level executives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record of published foresight work in high-impact journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems modeling, and scenario planning
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Deep familiarity with exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex data into actionable insights
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation