Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research, technological foresight, and business innovation to shape our organization's trajectory in an era of unprecedented change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and develop frameworks that will define our industry's future landscape.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a passion for solving humanity's most pressing challenges. This position offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global innovation while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technological and market evolution
- Lead scenario planning initiatives for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and paradigm shifts
- Design innovation frameworks for sustainable business models in post-2025 economies
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to align future-proof product development
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic frameworks
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, climate tech)
- Exceptional analytical and systems thinking capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published work on future studies or technology ethics preferred