Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and lead the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We seek a visionary thinker to map emerging trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to decode signals from AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and sustainable systems. Your insights will shape strategic investments, product development, and market positioning for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging global trends across technology, economics, and social patterns through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational resilience and growth
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with innovation hubs, research institutions, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board committees
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on future business landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating complex future scenarios into business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven trend analysis capabilities
- Strong presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFPS) or relevant professional designation
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable outcomes