Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a market leader in the rapidly evolving post-2025 ecosystem.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and industry transformations. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of innovation and strategy, translating future possibilities into actionable blueprints that drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for competitive advantage
- Present future outlooks to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Establish KPIs to track the evolution of future-critical markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry trajectories
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Experience in scaling organizations through paradigm shifts