Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and design groundbreaking strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term roadmaps while identifying paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D pipeline and shape the next generation of human-machine collaboration. This is your chance to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, economic, and social megatrends to forecast disruptive innovations through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Present future-state visions to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Create competitive advantage maps for emerging markets
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Technology, Economics, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, etc.)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech verticals
- Executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused strategies