Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as our Futurist Strategist for 2026, where you'll architect the next frontier of human progress. This pivotal role demands a visionary who can decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform abstract foresight into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
We seek a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term organizational evolution. If you're passionate about defining tomorrow's landscape today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision framework through horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead high-impact innovation workshops with R&D, engineering, and product teams
- Produce forward-looking market intelligence reports and competitive disruption analyses
- Architect strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Present compelling 2026 roadmaps to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Drive adoption of future-proofing methodologies across all business units
- Mentor a high-performing team of foresight analysts and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into scalable business models
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools like Tableau
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight (whitepapers, journals)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP) or innovation methodologies