Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to forecast emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and guide our organization through technological transformation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to decode signals from tomorrow's world and translate them into actionable plans today.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, your insights will directly shape our product development, investment decisions, and market positioning. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to build a future-proof enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive forces by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for market evolution and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future opportunities
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' forecast reports with quantifiable impact assessments
- Advise on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and adoption pathways
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight into concrete product roadmaps and innovation initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend mapping, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis tools and data visualization platforms
- Proven ability to influence executive decision-making through future-oriented insights