Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons Inc. as a Senior Futurist & Strategic Planner and shape how the world navigates the transformative landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine industries in the coming years. This pivotal role bridges foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization stays ahead of disruption while driving sustainable growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish groundbreaking research that influences global business agendas. If you thrive at the intersection of data, creativity, and long-term vision, this is your opportunity to architect tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on disruptive future states
- Partner with R&D to integrate foresight into product development pipelines
- Author annual InnovateHorizons 2026 Outlook report with industry-wide impact
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and scenario stress-testing
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and societal adaptation strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario development
- Publishing record in futurism/strategy (whitepapers, journals, or industry publications)
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and futures methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 5-10 year strategic pivots