Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we pioneer the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic planning for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires an individual who can decode emerging trends, anticipate market shifts, and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation roadmap while driving cross-functional initiatives that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, combines analytical rigor with creative intuition, and possesses an unwavering passion for what's next. This is your chance to impact the trajectory of emerging technologies while building a legacy of sustainable growth in an ever-changing landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ market shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to inform long-term R&D and product roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with executive teams to translate foresight into executable plans
- Author visionary whitepapers and scenario-planning documents for stakeholder alignment
- Establish KPIs to measure strategic initiative success against 2026 milestones
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and socio-economic disruptors impacting industry trajectory
- Build and nurture a network of futurists, academics, and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future planning roles
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Business Strategy, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic planning projects
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience in tech, sustainability, or emerging technology sectors preferred