Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that will define the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to position our company at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to anticipate disruptions, identify paradigm shifts, and develop frameworks that turn futuristic concepts into market realities. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment priorities, and long-term vision.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech, climate tech) and their impact on industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market conditions and competitive landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic initiatives
- Produce actionable trend reports and innovation roadmaps for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish KPIs to track strategic foresight effectiveness and ROI
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex strategic shifts