Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of human progress. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our 5-year roadmap. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform foresight into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead stakeholder workshops to align leadership on future-facing initiatives
- Produce high-impact reports on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their market implications
- Design and pilot innovation labs for testing futuristic business models
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Advise executive team on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity capture strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused thought leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience leading high-stakes cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes