Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we shape the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the vanguard of technological and societal transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion based on future-proofing principles
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to build adaptive strategies
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive briefings translating complex trends into competitive advantages
- Partner with R&D to align long-term research priorities with future market needs
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify disruptive partnership opportunities
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies with measurable ROI
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executives across disciplines
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, technology management, or related field
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., CFIP) strongly preferred