Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations to shape the future of technology and society. As a Futurist Strategist, you'll be at the forefront of forecasting trends, developing long-term innovation roadmaps, and guiding organizational strategy through the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can blend analytical rigor with creative foresight to solve tomorrow's challenges today.
In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. Your insights will directly influence product development, corporate strategy, and investment decisions, positioning our company as an industry leader in the 2026 paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for technology and market evolution
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and sustainable systems
- Produce scenario-based strategic models for organizational adaptation to 2026 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-oriented priorities
- Advise R&D teams on innovation opportunities aligned with long-term societal trajectories
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscape shifts
- Author thought leadership content positioning the company as a future-focused leader
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in technology forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Proven track record of developing actionable strategies based on future scenarios
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into clear narratives
- Strong presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating futurist projects or published foresight work
- Understanding of global megatrends (demographic, environmental, technological) shaping 2026