Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for our next-generation tech ecosystem. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical innovation implementation, ideal for pioneers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. If you're passionate about turning foresight into actionable strategy, we invite you to lead our charge into the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to map 2026 market landscapes
- Develop data-driven strategic frameworks for long-term product innovation and market positioning
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare organizational responses to disruptive futures
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with future market needs
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with compelling visualizations
- Build and maintain an external foresight network through industry conferences and research partnerships
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology adoption trajectories
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and futures research methodologies
- Strong command of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects or published future-oriented research
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE) or strategic foresight methodologies preferred