Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and position our organization as the industry leader in the post-2025 landscape. This role demands radical imagination paired with strategic execution.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate strategy, driving innovation that defines the 2026 decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging business verticals with 5-10 year implementation plans
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare organization for multiple future states
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-generation solutions
- Author thought leadership positioning company as 2026 innovation authority
- Build global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Integrate foresight frameworks into product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-ready initiatives
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in future studies or business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business, or relevant technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ strategic implementations from trend identification to market launch