Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and imaginative foresight to transform disruptive possibilities into tangible business advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological shifts, market evolutions, and societal transformations that will define the post-2025 landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and strategy, and possess an unquenchable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Produce executive-ready scenario-planning reports on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging technology startups and research institutions
- Present future-vision briefings to stakeholders and investors
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators impacting long-term strategy
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready operating models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies and their commercial applications
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience leading high-impact foresight initiatives for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of global megatrends (climate, demographic, digital)
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-vision work published or presented