Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and product innovation. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethics experts, and biotech pioneers to shape the future of human augmentation and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuro interfaces) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops with engineers and designers to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce foresight reports for C-suite on regulatory impacts and ethical implications of 2026 tech
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and startups in frontier tech domains
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 8+ years in tech strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record developing long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech disruption
- Experience with scenario planning and risk modeling for complex systems