Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. As our 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the future landscape by identifying emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for our R&D division. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and present strategic frameworks to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech and market data to forecast 2026 industry transformation scenarios
- Develop strategic blueprints for emerging tech adoption (quantum, AI, bioengineering)
- Lead quarterly horizon-scanning workshops with innovation teams
- Present trend reports and risk assessments to the board of directors
- Partner with product teams to align R&D with future market demands
- Build predictive models for regulatory and ethical implications of 2026 tech
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation or foresight
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation