Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Innovations Inc. as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design forward-looking roadmaps, and drive innovation across our global tech ecosystem. Join a team revolutionizing how businesses prepare for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.
This role combines strategic foresight with actionable execution, requiring deep industry insight and a passion for transformative change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop frameworks that position us at the forefront of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic initiatives
- Author thought leadership content on emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities across departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal trends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS preferred)