Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape the company's trajectory in an era of exponential technological change.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a proven ability to decode complex signals into competitive advantages. This hybrid remote/on-site position offers unparalleled impact in defining how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 3-5 year planning horizons
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Partner with R&D to integrate emerging technologies into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership positioning Horizon as an industry futurist authority
- Establish cross-industry partnerships with innovation labs and academic institutions
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of developing C-level strategic frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy