Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution. This role demands an insatiable curiosity about the future and the strategic acumen to turn foresight into actionable blueprints.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Your insights will directly shape our product roadmap, investment priorities, and market expansion strategy in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, scientific breakthroughs, and socio-economic shifts to forecast industry trajectories post-2025
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating emerging technologies into enterprise ecosystems
- Produce scenario-based reports and roadmaps for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-state capabilities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory impacts on technological adoption
- Present future-vision insights to investors and key stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist analysis
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or strategic foresight
- Published research or speaking engagements at global tech forums
- Experience translating complex future scenarios into executable business plans
- Deep understanding of exponential growth patterns and disruption models
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)