Job Description
Join Innovatech Horizon Labs to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and innovation strategy, driving our next-generation product roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to navigate the complexities of 2026's technological landscape.
At Innovatech, we're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our team operates at the bleeding edge of AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and we need your expertise to ensure we stay ahead of the curve. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely while engaging with our state-of-the-art San Francisco innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global technological trends, regulatory shifts, and market disruptions to forecast 2026's business landscape
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technology integration across product lines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation sprints
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate next-generation solutions
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish competitive intelligence frameworks for 2026+ market positioning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist analysis
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, quantum computing, or climate tech domains
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots