Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to anticipate market shifts, identify emerging technologies, and position our company at the forefront of innovation. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge market analysis to shape our product roadmap for the next decade.
As a pivotal member of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present breakthrough insights to stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and horizon scanning
- Conduct deep-dive research on emerging trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy
- Design strategic frameworks for market disruption and competitive advantage
- Lead innovation workshops with engineering and product teams
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with visualization expertise
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and investment committees
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or innovation frameworks