Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow's landscape. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to guide product innovation, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era of exponential change. Collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable roadmaps. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for product innovation and business model transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-vision execution
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and trend briefings for executive decision-making
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities through horizon scanning and competitive intelligence
- Partner with R&D to validate future-proof technologies and accelerate innovation pipelines
- Shape organizational culture and talent strategies for future workforce readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning methodologies
- Strong communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Experience with futures research tools (Delphi method, STEEP analysis, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic impact