Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. to architect the future. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll spearhead cutting-edge initiatives that redefine industries through emerging technologies and human-centric innovation. This pivotal role bridges foresight research with actionable strategy, positioning our company at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs.
We're seeking a dynamic thinker with a passion for anticipating global shifts and translating them into transformative business solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry discourse.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for digital transformation and market disruption
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Author whitepapers and keynote presentations on 2026 industry predictions
- Manage innovation pipeline with $2M+ annual R&D budget
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development cycles
- Represent company at global innovation forums and tech summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (peer-reviewed journals or major platforms)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across 3+ continents