Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market acumen, and strategic innovation to position our company as an industry leader in the rapidly evolving post-2025 digital economy.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex data into actionable future scenarios. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral economics, and sustainable business models, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, neuro interfaces) and develop 3-5 year strategic roadmaps
- Lead scenario planning workshops for global market shifts in 2026-2030
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing products and services
- Author quarterly 'Future State' briefs for executive stakeholders and investors
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities across 15+ industry verticals
- Design and implement innovation KPIs for long-term growth initiatives
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred