Job Description
Join InnovateHorizons 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate exponential technological shifts, societal transformations, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness across our global operations.
InnovateHorizons 2026 pioneers sustainable innovation in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Our San Francisco hub incubates moonshot projects with real-world impact, backed by $500M in R&D funding. This position offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge research while shaping the company's 10-year roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and socio-cultural domains to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop actionable innovation roadmaps integrating exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) with sustainable development goals
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers positioning InnovateHorizons as a 2026 innovation authority
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and domain experts
- Translate foresight insights into product development frameworks and investment theses
- Champion ethical innovation principles in exponential technology deployment
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership within tech/life sciences
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or trend analyses in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and exponential technology assessment frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP, backcasting) and trend analysis tools
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects implemented by 2020-2025