Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the forefront of technological evolution, where you'll identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and define breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen to transform industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable technology, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global research institutions to build the future's foundational technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market readiness
- Develop comprehensive 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with ESG principles and UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast societal impacts and regulatory landscapes
- Partner with venture capital arm to scout and evaluate next-gen startups
- Deliver keynote presentations at global tech summits on future-of-work paradigms
- Author Horizon's annual '2026 Vision Report' distributed to Fortune 500 partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (e.g., launched 3+ products with $100M+ ARR)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or equivalent
- Fluency in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation initiatives