Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategy Director to architect our next-generation roadmap and lead transformative initiatives. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving technological and societal shifts of the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, drive innovation labs, and shape decisions that will define industries by 2026.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage data-driven insights, emerging tech trends, and human-centric design to create actionable blueprints for the future. This is your opportunity to build legacy-defining strategies while working with a team of world-class futurists, engineers, and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global think tanks
- Drive organizational culture shifts to embrace adaptive innovation methodologies
- Author high-impact thought leadership on future trends and industry transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their disruptive potential
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex future concepts
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Social Sciences, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Experience leading high-impact cross-functional teams through ambiguity