Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as we architect the future for 2026. We seek a Strategic Futurist to lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of emerging technologies and market evolution. This role demands a forward-thinking innovator who can translate foresight into actionable strategies, driving our organization to the forefront of technological disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to shape our 5-year roadmap, ensuring we anticipate and capitalize on paradigm shifts before they enter the mainstream.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps and market disruption forecasts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify future industry inflection points
- Partner with R&D to accelerate innovation in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging tech trends and strategic implications
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across product development and operations
- Forge strategic alliances with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech
- Expertise in futures research methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption trends