Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, cultural foresight, and strategic innovation to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll translate complex signals into actionable frameworks, ensuring our organization thrives in rapidly shifting markets. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational planning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
- Present foresight findings to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into company culture
- Author thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and their potential business implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal impacts
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums