Job Description
Innovate Horizon Group is seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. Join our elite team of futurists to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological and social evolution.
You will collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term strategies that anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, sustainability, and human-computer interaction. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data-driven insights and visionary thinking, shaping the future while delivering tangible business impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI)
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and technological volatility
- Partner with R&D to commercialize breakthrough innovations with 3-5 year market entry timelines
- Present strategic forecasts to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track industry benchmarking metrics
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, or MBA with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi techniques, and trend impact analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy)
- Published thought leadership in future strategy or innovation journals
- Experience with strategic planning software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Anaplan)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred