Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the next decade of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands an individual who thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, human behavior, and market disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps while identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Our ideal candidate combines rigorous analytical prowess with imaginative foresight, transforming speculative futures into actionable business strategies. This position offers unparalleled influence in shaping how organizations prepare for the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic frameworks by synthesizing technological trends, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural patterns
- Produce horizon-scanning reports and predictive models for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in emerging markets
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish early-warning systems for potential black swan events and paradigm shifts
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of developing actionable long-term strategic frameworks
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to map complex interdependencies
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation topics
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future-proofing initiatives