Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, market, and socio-economic domains to identify 2026 disruptors
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks including scenario planning and impact modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps
- Present executive briefings on emerging technologies and their strategic implications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Author annual 'State of 2026' reports and strategic whitepapers
- Advolve on R&D investment priorities based on future opportunity mapping
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-oriented strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (preferred)