Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Innovations, where we're pioneering the landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and lead our innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, transforming foresight into actionable strategy.
If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's possible and excel at translating complex futures into tangible competitive advantages, this is your calling. Join us to shape the world of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging tech, societal shifts, and market disruptions to forecast 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing product roadmaps and organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Present foresight insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future trends into core product development
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term strategic implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial success
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio of published future forecasts or strategic frameworks