Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable pathways for our clients' futures. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to transform disruptive technologies into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term resilience planning in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients navigating 2026 market uncertainties
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready innovation priorities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive analytics for executive decision-making
- Architect sustainable business models resilient to 2026's projected disruptions
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into product roadmaps
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of developing actionable 3-5 year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences across multiple industries
- Strong background in sustainability or circular economy principles