Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations to shape the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for next-generation technologies. This role blends predictive analysis, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment strategy, and market expansion plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Produce trend analysis reports and scenario planning models for executive decision-making
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into roadmaps
- Represent the company at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and technological signals affecting long-term business strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven experience with horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Deep expertise in emerging tech domains: AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization skills
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight (preferred)