Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to drive innovation across emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and human-machine collaboration. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to prepare our organization for the next paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and develop actionable roadmaps that position us as industry leaders in the evolving landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 technological convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops identifying disruptive opportunities and risks
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Establish innovation KPIs and track emerging market signals
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in emerging tech trends (AI, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record in developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or innovation frameworks