Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape strategic initiatives that position us as industry pioneers in the next era of digital evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and translate insights into actionable strategic frameworks
- Develop horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to map future business models
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content positioning Horizon as a visionary
- Design innovation pipelines for emerging technologies with 3-5 year commercialization horizons
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals impacting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks for 2025+