Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as we seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation pipeline, ensuring we lead rather than react to the rapidly evolving global landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive briefings translating complex data into strategic priorities
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry thought leaders
- Design and maintain a 2026 technology maturity index to guide R&D investments
- Champion ethical innovation principles across all strategic initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy with proven 2020+ vision
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (white papers, books, keynotes)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, cross-impact matrix)
- Experience building and scaling innovation ecosystems in Fortune 500 environments
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term strategic implementation