Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as we shape the future of technology and human progress. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that will define 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge research, predictive analytics, and cross-industry insights to develop actionable strategies that position our company at the forefront of innovation. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to anticipate market disruptions and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technology adoption and market positioning
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and emerging sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive futures
- Partner with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with long-term societal shifts
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional data modeling and predictive analytics skills
- Strong public speaking and executive presentation abilities
- Published research on future trends or technology disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred