Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution, shaping how businesses navigate the 2026 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions for quantum-adjacent technologies and sustainable ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Map and analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends impacting 2026 markets
- Develop actionable strategic frameworks for quantum computing integration
- Lead scenario planning workshops for climate-resilient infrastructure
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen AI-human collaboration systems
- Author quarterly horizon scanning reports for executive decision-making
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous workforce deployment
- Drive innovation sprints with Silicon Valley's top talent partners
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Published thought leadership on 2025-2030 industry disruptions
- Proven experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful long-term strategic implementations
- Deep network with global innovation ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Berlin)