Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our organization for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, ensuring we pioneer industries rather than follow them.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts, validate disruptive opportunities, and translate future intelligence into actionable blueprints. Your insights will directly shape product innovation, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives across our $2B portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ trend forecasts across technology, society, economics, and environmental domains
- Design scenario-planning frameworks to mitigate disruption risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on future-proofing business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term innovation priorities
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Represent the company at global foresight forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future strategies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience in high-growth tech or sustainability sectors