Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and guide our innovation ecosystem through the next paradigm shift. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our product strategy, investment priorities, and market positioning in an exponentially changing landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable frameworks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unquenchable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future scenario planning and disruption modeling
- Advise leadership on long-term R&D priorities and investment opportunities
- Author thought leadership content and industry foresight reports
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify market readiness and adoption timelines for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and data-driven trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects or frameworks