Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Strategist to shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design adaptive roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's innovations. This role sits at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative disruption.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable frameworks, and drives innovation through calculated risk-taking. If you're passionate about building the future, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in emerging markets
- Quantify market readiness for breakthrough technologies through data modeling and stakeholder interviews
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive leadership and investor boards
- Design adaptive frameworks for organizational resilience amid technological acceleration
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-focused innovation into development pipelines
- Author thought leadership pieces on 2026's industry transformation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, Technology Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy roles
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with cross-cultural stakeholder management and global market dynamics
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published industry analysis