Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist who will identify emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to shape our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to transform foresight into actionable strategies that drive competitive advantage.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with R&D, product development, and leadership to ensure our organization remains at the forefront of industry disruption. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological literacy, and excels at translating complex future scenarios into executable plans.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities for 2026 market positioning
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps incorporating future regulatory, economic, and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-focused innovation priorities
- Author annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer emerging technologies
- Monitor competitor and adjacent industry disruption patterns to anticipate market inflection points
- Design and implement horizon scanning frameworks to maintain continuous foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their potential societal/economic impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex future concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional strategy initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-focused projects or published foresight work
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures studies (e.g., CFPC) strongly preferred