Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map emerging paradigms, develop forward-looking frameworks, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish seminal research on near-future technology trends. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled autonomy to shape tomorrow's solutions while enjoying comprehensive benefits, equity, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight models for 2026 technology landscapes including AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify opportunities and risks in emerging markets and disruptive technologies
- Produce actionable intelligence reports synthesizing global research, patent trends, and socio-political shifts
- Design and pilot innovation frameworks for next-generation products and services targeting 2026 market readiness
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future-vision concepts into minimum viable prototypes
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members with data-driven narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to advance future studies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex global data into actionable insights
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and influencing high-stakes strategic decisions
- Portfolio demonstrating published research on future trends or innovation frameworks
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, APF) preferred