Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next wave of technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap for the mid-2020s. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, develop strategic frameworks, and position our organization as an industry pioneer.
Why this role matters: As we navigate unprecedented technological acceleration, your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and market expansion. This is your opportunity to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026 market potential
- Develop scenario-planning models for technological disruption across industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future strategic priorities
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and innovation roadmaps for executive leadership
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and tech incubators
- Monitor global policy shifts affecting technological adoption and innovation
- Design and implement foresight methodologies to anticipate market evolution
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex insights into actionable strategies
- Experience with horizon scanning and weak signal detection
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems and research communities
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects