Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative strategies, and position our organization as a decade-defining leader. This role merges predictive analytics, cultural insight, and technological foresight to shape our innovation roadmap.
As the architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, sustainability, and human-computer interaction. Your work will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market trends across tech, policy, and consumer behavior
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for global disruptions (climate, AI governance, geopolitical shifts)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive board and investor stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech labs and academic futurists
- Monitor horizon scanning signals (patent filings, policy shifts, cultural indicators)
- Advise product teams on long-term R&D priorities aligned with 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing 5-10 year predictive frameworks
- Expertise in AI ethics, biotech convergence, or climate adaptation strategies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on disruptive innovation