Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs as we shape tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, creative foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, and partner with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market landscapes and disruption vectors
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports with actionable recommendations
- Establish cross-functional innovation pipelines for 3-5 year opportunities
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting future business models
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published work on emerging technologies or future economies
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization
- Proven track record of influencing C-level strategic decisions
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts