Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll transform complex data into actionable insights, driving innovation across our global ecosystem. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape products that define the post-2025 world while mentoring future-focused teams. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global trends shaping 2026+ markets across tech, sustainability, and human behavior
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into R&D priorities
- Produce executive briefings on disruptive technologies and their societal implications
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive modeling and horizon scanning techniques
- Champion innovation culture through thought leadership and internal education
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven trend analysis impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published author or recognized speaker on future-focused topics
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, scenario planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic implementations from trend insights
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable narratives