Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and executive leadership to shape our innovation ecosystem for the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech paradigms, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
In this high-impact position, you'll pioneer methodologies for anticipating societal shifts, market disruptions, and technological inflection points. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational resilience planning. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how humanity navigates the 2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic foresight framework
- Analyze convergence of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trends
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to the board of directors quarterly
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and economic volatility
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist research
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of implementing long-term tech roadmaps
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership on future-oriented topics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent preferred