Job Description
Join Innovatech Horizon Labs at the vanguard of tomorrow's evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the roadmap for transformative technologies and societal shifts defining the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable innovation.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to translate future scenarios into tangible business advantages. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment priorities in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026-2030
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating AI, quantum computing, and climate tech solutions
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership teams
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing business models
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with long-term market trajectories
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and venture capital partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or Strategic Innovation
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Published research or proven track record in predicting tech adoption curves
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, synthetic biology, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Experience with cross-industry collaboration in Fortune 500 or startup ecosystems