Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and position us as industry pioneers. This role demands a blend of predictive analytics, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic frameworks aligned with 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive innovations and paradigm shifts
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing initiatives into corporate strategy
- Lead cross-functional task forces in prototyping next-gen products and services
- Author visionary whitepapers and thought leadership pieces positioning company as industry futurist
- Analyze geopolitical, economic, and cultural vectors to anticipate market inflection points
- Mentor innovation teams in applying futures thinking to current challenges
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record of successfully predicting market trends and translating them into strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)