Job Description
Are you a visionary strategist passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape? Horizon Innovations Inc. seeks a Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 vision initiatives. You'll decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to turn future possibilities into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align future strategies with organizational objectives
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development and innovation pipelines
- Produce high-impact future-state reports and executive briefings
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a future-thinking culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in Fortune 500 or high-growth environments
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state strategy implementations