Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as a 2026 Futures Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal transformation. We're seeking a visionary leader to map emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our organization's innovation agenda toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution, ideal for a pioneer who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global megatrends.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 trend analysis frameworks across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Design scenario-planning models to navigate geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Produce actionable strategic briefs for C-suite executives and product development teams
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation pipeline maturity against 2026 benchmarks
- Partner with R&D to prioritize moonshot projects with 2026 commercialization potential
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on long-term tech impacts (e.g., IEEE, World Economic Forum)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 5-10 year innovation roadmaps
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused strategic deliverables
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into narratives