Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Innovations' 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market disruption to position our industry at the forefront of 2026's paradigm shifts. Join a multidisciplinary team redefining what's possible in AI, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight and execution, translating abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to navigate uncertainty and pioneer solutions for challenges we haven't yet imagined.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for 3-5 year market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, biotech, and climate science domains
- Produce annual '2026 Impact Report' quantifying disruption risks and opportunity vectors
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing architectures and user experience paradigms
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present findings to executive leadership and investor stakeholders with compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent certification from recognized institutions
- 5+ years applying foresight methodologies in tech, sustainability, or innovation consulting
- Proven experience developing scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 organizations
- Expertise in trend analysis across AI ethics, quantum computing, or circular economies
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic roadmaps
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)