Job Description
Join FutureHorizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of disruptive technologies and business models. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape.
As part of our elite R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to translate emerging trends into market-ready solutions. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and boundary-pushing research – perfect for minds obsessed with what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 societal and technological shifts
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and acquire disruptive startups
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for industry policymakers
- Manage cross-functional labs prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Represent FutureHorizons at Davos, SXSW, and global futurist forums
- Secure $10M+ annual R&D budgets through compelling innovation proposals
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Management
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Portfolio of implemented innovations generating >$50M revenue
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects