Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as we shape the future of technology and human progress. We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging global trends.
As a key member of our Strategic Futures division, you will lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, evaluate, and implement transformative opportunities spanning AI, biotechnology, sustainable energy, and human augmentation. Your insights will directly influence our product roadmap, investment priorities, and corporate evolution through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead high-stakes strategic workshops with C-suite executives and external stakeholders to align on future innovation priorities
- Produce actionable strategic roadmaps with quantified impact assessments for emerging technologies
- Collaborate with R&D and product teams to translate foresight insights into commercially viable solutions
- Establish and nurture a global network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry disruptors
- Present compelling future-vision narratives to investors, board members, and key partners
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills with executive-level experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight organizations) highly preferred