Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead industries into the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, ethical AI governance, and sustainable innovation ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Author thought leadership reports on post-2025 societal and technological transformations
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing innovations and ethical implications
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for trend validation
- Create dynamic roadmaps for emerging domains: quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering
- Mentor junior futurists and establish predictive analytics methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or industry whitepapers
- Expertise in horizon scanning, systems thinking, and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences and stakeholder workshops
- Portfolio demonstrating trend prediction accuracy (2018-2023 preferred)