Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and transform foresight into actionable innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our next-generation products, services, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to develop 2026-ready solutions
- Establish Horizon as the industry thought leader through trend-setting research
- Design resilient strategies navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for volatile global markets
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technologies and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic blueprints for next-gen product ecosystems and service innovations
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate future-proof technologies into current pipelines
- Present visionary roadmaps to investors and board members with compelling narratives
- Curate trend intelligence through global networks and proprietary forecasting models
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive threats and opportunities
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies and speculative design
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or Innovation Management (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or R&D leadership roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and exponential technology assessment
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 2020+ foresight projects with measurable impact
- Deep understanding of AI, blockchain, biotech, and sustainable energy ecosystems
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into stakeholder value
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, CFS) or equivalent experience