Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations as we prepare for the pivotal year 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish groundbreaking research that defines industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about what's next. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, climate resilience, and quantum computing
- Lead scenario planning workshops with executive teams to stress-test organizational resilience
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Design and manage cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight into measurable KPIs and innovation portfolio recommendations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports or scenario planning frameworks
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and pattern recognition abilities
- Experience facilitating C-level strategy sessions with Fortune 500 companies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-oriented initiatives
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)