Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centric innovation, shaping how industries evolve toward 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-disciplinary think tanks, and pioneer solutions that redefine competitive advantage in an exponentially changing world.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 3-year strategic foresight framework for 2026 market evolution
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and translate insights into actionable business strategies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Establish innovation pipelines for 2026-ready products and services
- Author high-impact futurist reports and thought leadership content
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-concept solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting future landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology evolution