Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Futurist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap and identify disruptive opportunities that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies, market analysis, and strategic foresight, requiring exceptional creativity and analytical rigor.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to turn futuristic concepts into tangible business strategies. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our company as an industry leader through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast their market impact through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for future product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation solutions
- Produce comprehensive trend reports and competitive intelligence briefings
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused innovations
- Advise leadership on long-term positioning in rapidly evolving sectors
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists and academic thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused tech roles
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published trend analysis