Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to shape our strategic roadmap and drive breakthrough innovations. This role merges foresight analysis with actionable strategy development to position our company at the forefront of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex technological shifts into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging 2026 trends across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps with 3-5 year horizons
- Lead innovation workshops with R&D and product teams to prototype future solutions
- Present trend insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting technological adoption
- Create competitive intelligence frameworks for emerging markets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Foresight, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, R&D, or innovation management
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic modeling tools
- Certification in Foresight or Innovation preferred