Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Strategic Futurist 2026 to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our 5-year strategic roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex data into actionable blueprints for exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms pre-2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for climate resilience, AI integration, and global supply chain evolution
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDG 2030 targets and circular economy principles
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Produce trend reports influencing $500M+ R&D portfolio allocation
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout 2026-defining startups
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or disruptive innovation
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and foresight methodologies
- Published thought leadership on 4IR or long-term societal transformation
- Proven track record scaling ventures through paradigm shifts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (Gephi, Tableau) and predictive modeling
- Fluency in exponential technologies' socioeconomic implications