Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical strategy development, ensuring we stay ahead of technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable business initiatives, driving innovation across our global portfolio.
What you'll achieve: Shape our 5-year strategic vision, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish industry-defining trend reports. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to build 2026 strategic scenarios
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology forecasting framework using quantitative/qualitative methods
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Produce executive-level trend reports and scenario-planning documents with actionable recommendations
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists and build a future-focused organizational culture
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, technology adoption curves, and systemic thinking
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (white papers, journals, conferences)
- Experience working with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategy