Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This high-impact role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry innovation expertise, and the ability to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As a key member of our executive innovation team, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, disrupt conventional industries, and shape the technological landscape of the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and emerging markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product innovation and market positioning
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives and industry disruptors
- Produce actionable futures intelligence reports and scenario-planning frameworks
- Drive innovation incubation programs for next-gen technologies and business models
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record in emerging technology adoption and disruption analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, system thinking, and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong network across Silicon Valley, research institutions, and global innovation hubs
- Presentation skills for executive audiences and board-level strategic recommendations
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-shaping initiatives