Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Strategist 2026 and architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring you to anticipate technological, social, and economic disruptions before they happen.
At Horizon, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our future-proof initiatives. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the opportunity to impact industries globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational resilience and adaptation
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing operations and innovation pipelines
- Produce trend analysis reports with actionable recommendations for product and market strategy
- Partner with R&D teams to incubate emerging technologies aligned with future market needs
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational preparedness for 2026 milestones
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications