Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons LLC as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and cross-industry synthesis to shape our innovation pipeline. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead global research initiatives, and translate emerging trends into actionable strategies that will define our competitive landscape through 2030.
What you'll achieve:
- Design and implement our 2026-2030 strategic innovation framework
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-generation product roadmaps
- Establish industry thought leadership through white papers and keynote presentations
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic vision aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Conduct horizon scanning across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Create scenario models for geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts on business operations
- Lead quarterly strategic planning sessions with executive stakeholders
- Manage innovation incubation programs for emerging technologies
- Represent the company at global future-focused conferences and summits
- Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers and analysts
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technology convergence patterns
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF) preferred
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry platforms