Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic innovation to position our company as the industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps while translating complex technological shifts into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with an obsession for what's next. If you're passionate about shaping how the world will evolve by 2026, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative future scenarios for business continuity and growth
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present strategic briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation frameworks to accelerate adoption of emerging paradigms
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends
- Manage cross-functional task forces for strategic implementation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic drivers of change
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred