Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of human progress. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of technological evolution. This role demands a rare blend of strategic foresight, technical fluency, and creative innovation to shape our decade-long trajectory in a rapidly changing world.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and human potential, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop comprehensive 10-year strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing integration
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with engineers, designers, and business leaders
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation metrics and KPIs for long-term strategic initiatives
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout emerging startups and IP
- Author thought leadership content on future-focused business strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling capabilities
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, technology management, or related field
- Experience with trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published research