Job Description
Join Innovatech Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pioneering role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year innovation roadmap while leading cross-functional teams in prototyping groundbreaking solutions. Your insights will directly influence how we navigate the complexities of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global megatrends affecting technology, business, and human behavior through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for quantum computing integration, AI ethics, and sustainable tech adoption
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market shifts and regulatory changes
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-gen technologies (neuromorphic chips, metaverse ecosystems)
- Author forward-looking white papers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Design governance models for autonomous systems and decentralized networks
- Drive innovation sprints to validate futuristic concepts with rapid prototyping
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: quantum AI, biocomputing, or neuro-interfaces
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFCS) or advanced degree in strategic innovation
- Published thought leadership on 4IR transformation or societal impact of automation
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to executive stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of futuristic initiatives