Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade.
About the Role: You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to forecast technological disruptions, identify market opportunities, and develop strategic frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. Your insights will directly influence R&D priorities and investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026-2030 markets
- Develop scenario-planning models for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Scan' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Partner with product teams to embed future-ready principles into development lifecycles
- Represent the company at futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis using frameworks like Delphi or Horizon Scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-state forecasts or scenario-planning projects
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking preferred