Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role blends deep foresight with actionable strategy, shaping our roadmap for post-2025 innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging paradigms, and translate future possibilities into executable business initiatives.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenario models, identify disruptive opportunities, and ensure our organization remains agile in an accelerating future. This is your chance to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders on future tech adoption
- Author forward-looking white papers on AI, biotech, and societal transformation
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track organizational evolution metrics
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies and ethical foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record in developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Fluency in future modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to diverse audiences