Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons Inc. as a Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and redefine industry standards. This pivotal role demands visionary leadership to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and emerging consumer behaviors. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into product strategy, R&D, and corporate planning, ensuring our position at the forefront of innovation. We seek a catalyst who thrives in ambiguity and transforms futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Partner with engineering and design teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present executive briefings on emerging technologies and their commercial implications
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capability building
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on next-generation industry paradigms
- Oversee the integration of AI-driven predictive analytics into strategic planning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles within tech/life sciences
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-leading products
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional stakeholder management with C-suite/board experience
- Published thought leadership in industry journals/conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of future-shaping initiatives