Job Description
Shape tomorrow today as our Senior Futurist 2026! Innovate Horizons Inc. seeks a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next decade. Lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of technology, society, and innovation. Join a dynamic team redefining what's possible in the post-2025 landscape.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop scenarios that guide our R&D investments, product development, and market positioning. Your insights will directly influence how we navigate disruptive technologies and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast technological, economic, and societal trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic scenarios and roadmaps for long-term corporate positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development cycles
- Conduct competitive intelligence and ecosystem mapping for emerging markets
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and narratives
- Identify and evaluate breakthrough technologies with exponential potential
- Advose on ethical implications of future-facing innovations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven experience developing multi-year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling capabilities
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies
- Portfolio of published foresight work or scenario planning projects