Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We seek visionary leaders who decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges innovation and execution, ensuring our organization thrives in an exponentially evolving world. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and transform foresight into actionable blueprints that drive sustainable growth.
At Horizon, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge research tools, global industry networks, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and technological adoption across our portfolio of forward-thinking enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks to map 2026 technology, economic, and societal trends
- Lead scenario planning initiatives to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks
- Analyze emerging innovations (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their commercial applications
- Present data-driven future outlooks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Design innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term corporate objectives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global megatrends and competitive intelligence for strategic adaptation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their market impacts
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling capabilities for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)