Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's technological landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive breakthrough solutions in emerging fields. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy to position our organization as a global leader in next-generation technologies.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will analyze emerging trends, forecast disruptive technologies, and translate insights into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with R&D, product development, and executive stakeholders to align our long-term vision with market opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological foresight, and excels at communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends and forecast market disruptions through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop and maintain strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Quantify ROI potential for emerging technologies through scenario modeling
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology impacts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, technology consulting, or corporate innovation
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS)
- Published research in technology or innovation journals
- Experience building and leading high-performing innovation teams