Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we shape the future of 2026! We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. You'll work at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive forces through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global market evolution
- Collaborate with C-suite to translate future insights into actionable strategies
- Pioneer thought leadership in future-focused industries
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate, geopolitics) with 2026 impact focus
- Design and execute strategic foresight workshops with cross-functional teams
- Author quarterly 'Future State' reports for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future scenarios into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Lead innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business outcomes
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future concepts
- Experience with AI/ML tools for trend prediction and modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations