Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer.
As a key member of our Strategic Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational resilience in an increasingly volatile future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate resilience, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for technological disruptions and market transformations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready strategies
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for anticipated 2026 challenges
- Monitor horizon scanning signals (academic research, policy shifts, startup ecosystems)
- Represent company at global futurism forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in trend analysis using frameworks like STEEP or PESTLE
- Published thought leadership on technology or societal transformation
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex scenarios
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic impact