Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs to architect the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to navigate emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our long-term innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of disruption.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an unwavering passion for what's next. If you're obsessed with exponential technologies, human-centric design, and sustainable futures, this is your moment to transform possibilities into realities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead scenario planning workshops identifying disruptive threats and opportunities
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to align emerging tech investments with future market needs
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, conferences, and industry panels
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Monitor global signals across biotech, AI, climate tech, and quantum computing
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong executive communication and storytelling abilities
- Portfolio of published future-focused work