Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design future-proof business models, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position us as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our executive innovation team, you'll leverage data-driven insights and cross-industry collaboration to anticipate technological shifts, consumer behaviors, and market disruptions. You'll transform foresight into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic indicators to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks and strategic roadmaps for business continuity in volatile environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking across product development and operational planning
- Produce forward-looking intelligence reports for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and innovation hubs to pioneer emerging solutions
- Mentor innovation teams in adaptive methodologies and systemic thinking approaches
- Monitor regulatory evolutions and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing convergence
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent professional designation
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives for enterprise clients
- Experience with predictive analytics tools and foresight platforms (e.g., Palantir, Trend Hunter)