Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futures Strategist to architect the next generation of business and technological paradigms. We seek a visionary leader to map emerging trends, design forward-looking roadmaps, and drive innovation that will shape the post-2025 landscape. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring deep analytical prowess and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop scenarios for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of disruption. If you thrive in ambiguity and are passionate about creating tangible futures, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive trends
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal shifts
- Design innovation roadmaps with measurable 2026 milestones
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into development cycles
- Author thought leadership on 2026 industry transformation
- Manage cross-functional futures research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of mapping 5-10 year trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing)
- Experience leading cross-organizational change initiatives
- Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Technology, or Social Sciences
- Exceptional communication skills for executive storytelling