Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead—not follow—the technological and societal shifts reshaping 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into scalable innovations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop actionable strategic frameworks from future scenario modeling and trend analysis
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into R&D pipelines and roadmaps
- Present future-proofing recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders across industries
- Author annual 'Future Forward' trend reports for investor and public audiences
- Champion ethical innovation principles in all strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with proven future-vision track record
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Passion for shaping humanity's trajectory through ethical innovation