Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and build roadmaps for the future. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible innovations.
At Horizon, we thrive on ambiguity and challenge. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape our 2026 innovation agenda. If you're obsessed with what's next and possess the grit to make it happen, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into core business models
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-cultural shifts affecting technology adoption
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work and digital transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist research
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, Web3, biotech, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience building innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of societal impact assessments for new technologies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals