Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify disruptive trends, anticipate market shifts, and position our organization as an industry pioneer.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term strategic initiatives, conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies, and translate future possibilities into actionable business strategies. Your insights will directly shape our product innovation, market expansion, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends through 2026+
- Develop comprehensive future-state scenarios and strategic roadmaps for executive leadership
- Analyze global macroeconomic indicators and socio-political shifts impacting industry trajectories
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prioritize innovation investments aligned with future market demands
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation labs
- Monitor and report on disruptive forces affecting our industry's future landscape
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures studies strongly preferred
- Experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong network within innovation ecosystems and thought leadership communities