Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical creativity, data-driven foresight, and cross-functional leadership. You'll identify emerging trends, prototype disruptive solutions, and guide our organization through transformative technological shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and translate insights into actionable innovation strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive industry shifts and geopolitical impacts
- Curate and deliver executive briefings on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy/innovation with demonstrated impact on tech adoption
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, scenario planning)
- Proven track record launching products/services anticipating future needs
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in Innovation Management or Strategic Foresight preferred