Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape our long-term roadmap, and position our portfolio for the next decade of exponential growth. This senior role blends data analysis, cultural insight, and technological foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish industry-defining trend reports. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unwavering curiosity about what's next, we invite you to build the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to predict market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging domains (AI ethics, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and product teams
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports with actionable recommendations
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Advise on R&D prioritization and venture capital investments
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on technology impact (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Wired)
- Deep expertise in 2+ emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven experience translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Global network of futurists, scientists, and industry disruptors
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-validated predictions (post-2020)