Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business strategy to position our company as an industry leader in an exponentially evolving landscape.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics, cross-industry research, and scenario planning to identify disruptive opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that turn futuristic concepts into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive leadership and board members
- Design scenario-planning models for high-impact industry disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global forums
- Establish cross-functional partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused culture organization-wide
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published author or speaker at premier innovation conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking methodologies