Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Visionaries Inc., where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our decade-long roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight and strategic execution to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
In this position, you'll lead cross-functional teams to develop actionable frameworks for 2026 and beyond, leveraging data-driven insights to anticipate market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align organizational capabilities with tomorrow's opportunities, ensuring we remain agile in an accelerating digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology, economic, and social trends to forecast 2026+ market opportunities and threats
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term innovation impact
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into product development pipelines
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for investor and public communications
- Identify strategic partnerships for emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred