Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader to map technological trajectories, anticipate paradigm shifts, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer next-gen innovations while navigating the convergence of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable tech.
We offer unparalleled resources for experimentation, a culture that rewards bold thinking, and the opportunity to shape industries before they exist. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your launchpad into the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, advanced AI, and climate tech innovations
- Design and facilitate cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present visionary frameworks to investors and board members securing $50M+ innovation budgets
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academic partners, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex foresight data into executable business strategies with measurable ROI
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks ensuring responsible technological deployment
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing multi-year tech roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: AI ethics, quantum computing, or biotech
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or top-tier tech publications
- Experience securing and managing multi-million dollar innovation portfolios
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational tech-to-market strategy implementations