Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next wave of innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll guide our organization through the technological, social, and economic shifts shaping 2026 and beyond.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable roadmaps for future-ready products and services. Your insights will directly impact our R&D investments, market positioning, and sustainable growth strategies in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce strategic white papers and trend forecasts for executive leadership
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical shifts impacting global innovation ecosystems
- Represent the company at future-focused conferences and symposiums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trajectories (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS preferred)