Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our next-generation innovation initiatives. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge technological foresight, strategic business acumen, and transformative leadership. You'll shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape, driving breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives and pioneering researchers to turn speculative concepts into market-ready innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption and market disruption
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and capitalizing on emerging paradigm shifts
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Architect innovation pipelines with 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, industry talks, and patent development
- Drive organizational transformation initiatives to embed future-readiness
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and acquire disruptive startups
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven experience developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Track record of implementing future-proof business models
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent preferred