Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to identify emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives toward breakthrough solutions. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate societal shifts and technological disruptions before they enter mainstream consciousness.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies, ensuring our portfolio remains at the cutting edge of quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses the ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate global technological and societal trends through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps aligned with company vision and market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product development strategies
- Conduct competitive analysis in emerging fields including AI ethics, climate tech, and space exploration
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry thought leaders
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on future technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, clean energy)
- Proven ability to develop and communicate compelling future scenarios
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented research or strategic frameworks