Job Description
Join our visionary team at InnovateHorizon Labs as we redefine the future. We seek a 2026 Futurist Strategist to forecast technological and societal paradigms, shaping our roadmap toward the next frontier of innovation. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking, data-driven foresight, and the ability to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging trends, conduct horizon scanning, and develop strategic frameworks that position us at the cutting edge of technological evolution. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities today, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends through 2026
- Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for future product innovation
- Analyze market data and geopolitical shifts to forecast industry disruptions
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership teams
- Author visionary whitepapers on future technology ecosystems
- Partner with R&D teams to align long-term research objectives
- Monitor competitive landscapes and emerging disruptors
- Present strategic insights to C-suite stakeholders and boards
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist consulting
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Published thought leadership on future technologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy