Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market realities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, identify emerging trends, and guide our R&D initiatives toward groundbreaking solutions. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present visionary frameworks to stakeholders worldwide. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligning with company vision and emerging industry paradigms
- Facilitate design thinking workshops with multidisciplinary teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Author compelling scenario-planning reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of academic, startup, and industry partnerships for future-readiness
- Present innovation frameworks and future-state visions to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Mentor junior innovation specialists in futures research methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful innovation roadmaps
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation cycles
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (white papers, journals, conferences)