Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and guide our organization through the transformative year of 2026. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, ensuring we pioneer industries while navigating technological and societal shifts.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform foresight into actionable strategies. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, market positioning, and innovation pipelines for the next frontier of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for market disruption and competitive advantage through 2030
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for emerging societal challenges in 2026
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for tracking strategic implementation success
- Represent Horizon at global futurism conferences and industry foresight forums
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Published thought leader in emerging tech or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling