Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to guide our product roadmap and corporate vision. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present actionable insights to our board of directors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Produce annual '2026 Impact Reports' with scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies
- Facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners to co-create future-ready solutions
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and investors using compelling data visualizations
- Mentor junior futurists and build a dedicated foresight research pipeline
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with portfolio of published trend analyses
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and board members
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or APF) preferred