Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position our company at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with global leaders, pioneer breakthrough methodologies, and shape the future landscape of emerging technologies.
As a cornerstone of our Future Horizons Division, you'll translate complex future scenarios into executable roadmaps while driving cross-functional alignment. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your opportunity to define what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on emerging technology adoption strategies
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Design and validate future-proof business models for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to co-create future solutions
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through industry publications
- Monitor global regulatory shifts affecting emerging tech deployment landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field with 5+ years of strategic foresight experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping methodologies
- Deep understanding of converging technologies: quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling executive narratives
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFPS) or equivalent practical experience
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future strategy implementation in Fortune 500 environments
- Experience with futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi methods)