Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic innovation, and human-centric design to prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that anticipate and shape industry transformations in AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration. If you thrive at the intersection of possibility and pragmatism, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption trends across key sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize disruptive opportunities
- Create strategic roadmaps for emerging technology integration within existing ecosystems
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure future-readiness and innovation ROI
- Conduct horizon scanning for geopolitical, environmental, and societal disruptors
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor junior innovators in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into executable strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives