Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution. This role demands intellectual agility, cross-industry expertise, and an unwavering passion for shaping tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions across AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Design strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption and organizational transformation
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to navigate complex future uncertainties
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' trend reports with actionable intelligence for global stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for cutting-edge foresight research
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative/qualitative discipline
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI trajectories)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and public speaking experience
- Portfolio demonstrating published future forecasts or strategic frameworks implemented at scale
- Professional certification from Association of Professional Futurists or equivalent