Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We seek a forward-thinking strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and position our company at the forefront of innovation. This role requires blending analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform possibilities into actionable roadmaps.
At Horizon, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge research tools, cross-functional collaboration, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and corporate strategy as we prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term business resilience
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future insights into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership on emerging trends and competitive futures
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer next-generation research
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops for cross-functional stakeholders
- Quantify future opportunities through market modeling and risk assessment methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation in tech or corporate environments
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Experience with futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)