Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic execution, and disruptive thinking to transform emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps aligned with market trends and business objectives
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with disruptive potential
- Architect strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and influence high-stakes decision-making
- Manage incubation of moonshot projects with $10M+ innovation budgets
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-readiness across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or scenario planning documents