Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As a key member of our executive innovation team, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers, anticipate paradigm shifts, and translate foresight into competitive advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to see beyond the horizon, we invite you to shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast market disruptions by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term vision
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on future-state scenarios
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-generation innovation initiatives
- Monitor global policy/regulatory shifts affecting future industries
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of trend forecasting for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published author or speaker at future-focused conferences
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations