Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and pioneer solutions that will define the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis, strategic planning, and innovation leadership in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Why This Role Matters: You'll directly influence how businesses, governments, and communities prepare for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our clients lead in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Horizon Scenarios across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategic priorities
- Design resilience frameworks for organizations facing 2026-era disruptions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions with 3-5 year deployment horizons
- Author thought leadership pieces published in Forbes, MIT Tech Review, and industry white papers
- Mentor a team of junior futurists and innovation analysts
- Represent Horizon at global forums like Davos and CES Future Stage
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation with proven 2020+ scenario development
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics, or decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field (PhD preferred)
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks adopted by Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of macro-trends affecting 2026: demographic shifts, climate tipping points, and geopolitical realignments
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into executive action plans
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell Foresight, Millenium Project)