Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as we shape the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscape. This role blends data analysis, cultural insight, and technological foresight to guide our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of 2026's transformative shifts.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, translate future scenarios into competitive advantages, and drive cross-functional adoption of next-generation solutions. If you're passionate about anticipating change and creating sustainable futures, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Present future-focused insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with long-term societal trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive futures landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong understanding of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities with executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused strategy projects