Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design next-generation frameworks, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Join a cross-disciplinary team redefining industries through foresight, innovation, and strategic execution.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance. You'll develop actionable roadmaps for 2026+ scenarios, partner with C-suite executives to align long-term vision, and lead initiatives that transform market opportunities into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Trend Reports analyzing technological, economic, and societal disruptions
- Design strategic frameworks for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-state opportunities
- Establish foresight protocols including scenario planning, horizon scanning, and risk assessment
- Partner with R&D to prioritize moonshot initiatives with 2026 commercial viability
- Present findings to global stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Maintain industry intelligence network tracking exponential technology trajectories
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of scaling future-oriented initiatives to market leadership
- Certification in scenario planning or systems thinking (e.g., from WFS or ISPI)
- Prior experience with C-suite strategic alignment in Fortune 500 environments
- Exceptional data storytelling abilities using visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership in emerging technology or futurism domains