Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Innovations as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary expert to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and architect our roadmap for the next technological revolution. Join a team of pioneers redefining human potential through AI, biotech, and quantum computing. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible market advantages.
Responsibilities
- Map global tech trajectories and identify paradigm-shifting innovations for 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for market disruption and competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future scenarios
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Advise product teams on next-generation feature development
- Represent company vision at global tech summits and conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 C-suite on transformational strategies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and trend analysis projects