Job Description
Innovate Horizons Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands deep foresight into emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our organization as a 2026 industry pioneer. You'll translate future intelligence into actionable strategy, ensuring we lead rather than react to tomorrow's landscape. Join our elite team of innovators and shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic scenarios and roadmaps for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech transitions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-proofing initiatives
- Produce quarterly intelligence briefs on geopolitical, technological, and demographic shifts
- Partner with R&D to incubate 2026-ready innovations and pilot programs
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure strategic preparedness for 2026 market conditions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and disruptive technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks with measurable outcomes
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies: AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications