Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics with human-centric innovation to shape products, services, and experiences that will define the post-2025 landscape.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation portfolio and position us as the undisputed market leader in the 2026 paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain proprietary trend-scoring frameworks for 2026+ technological inflection points
- Produce quarterly strategic foresight reports with quantifiable impact projections
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Establish industry-recognized thought leadership through whitepapers and keynotes
- Partner with product development teams to embed future-readiness into current roadmaps
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic vectors affecting 2026 market landscapes
- Manage a $1M annual innovation incubation fund for experimental initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Published research on exponential technologies or paradigm shifts
- Proven track record of converting trend analysis into commercial innovations
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP-V, Delphi method)
- Experience leading teams through technological transition periods
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (AI ethics, neurotech, etc.)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year predictions