Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technology trends and shape our decade-long roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate complex data into actionable strategies, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 10-year strategic scenarios for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-state capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology paradigms
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting tech adoption
- Build a global network of futurists and academic researchers
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning or technology foresight
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, neurotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on long-term tech strategy
- Proficiency in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating past futurist projects