Job Description
Join Innovatech Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will reshape industries. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics, trend synthesis, and strategic foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and investment portfolio. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to build actionable frameworks for the next technological revolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption. You'll present findings to C-suite executives and government agencies, influencing policies that shape the digital frontier. This is your chance to architect solutions for challenges humanity hasn't yet imagined.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, neurotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients facing disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing data from 20+ global research institutions
- Produce executive briefings on paradigm-shifting technologies and adoption timelines
- Advine C-suite on future-proofing strategies for legacy industries
- Manage horizon-scanning initiatives with $15M+ research budgets
- Present findings at Davos-level forums and tech summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology research
- Published white papers on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and Delphi methodologies
- Proficiency with predictive analytics tools (Palantir, Tableau, custom ML models)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on transformational change
- Portfolio demonstrating 90%+ accuracy in 5-year tech predictions
- Deep understanding of geopolitical implications on tech adoption