Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, shaping how organizations navigate the transformative era ahead.
As a key architect of our future-proofing initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term growth strategies for our global clientele.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging trends across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive teams and board members
- Design innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational objectives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future-shaping technologies
- Maintain competitive intelligence database and trend-monitoring systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Experience with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex trend analysis projects