Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect tomorrow's world today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to shape our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic insights into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate technological and societal trends through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption patterns
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize foresight into product development
- Author strategic whitepapers on future-facing technologies (AI, quantum, bioengineering)
- Advise executive team on risk/opportunity matrices for long-term positioning
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic futures to investors and board members with compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Experience advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic planning
- Published work in futurism or innovation thought leadership