Job Description
Join the forefront of innovation at Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're architecting tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 vision initiatives, shaping how businesses and societies evolve in the coming decade. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to position our company at the cutting edge of technological and societal transformation.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and industry disruptors to identify emerging trends, assess disruptive technologies, and develop actionable roadmaps that will define 2026's business landscape. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational strategy, ensuring we remain ahead of the innovation curve.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive research on emerging technologies, societal shifts, and economic trends shaping 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology into core business functions
- Present executive-level trend analyses and scenario-planning frameworks to leadership teams
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions aligned with 2026 market demands
- Establish and maintain relationships with futurist networks, academic institutions, and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations on future-forward strategies
- Design and implement horizon-scanning processes to identify emerging opportunities and threats
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Technology Strategy, Economics, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year strategic frameworks
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence trends
- Exceptional analytical skills with experience in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Strong presentation skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (portfolio required)
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in matrix organizations