Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking strategist to identify emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future scenarios and position our company at the forefront of disruption.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape multi-billion-dollar investments. This is more than a job—it's your chance to architect tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for long-term corporate positioning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present high-impact future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and thought leaders
- Translate complex future projections into executable business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic pivots