Job Description
Are you a visionary thinker ready to shape tomorrow? Horizon Innovations seeks a Futurist Strategist 2026 to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable business strategy, driving innovation at the intersection of technology, society, and sustainability. Join our elite team of future architects to transform foresight into reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps by analyzing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify breakthrough opportunities in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready principles into corporate strategy
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build scenario models to quantify risks/opportunities of paradigm-shifting trends
- Mentor the next generation of futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial value
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFS) or equivalent