Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Strategist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our organization through transformative shifts toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape industries, drive innovation, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges today.
At Horizon, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. Your insights will directly influence product development, market strategy, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological shifts, and socio-economic indicators to forecast industry disruptions through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities and innovation priorities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Partner with R&D to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential for market integration
- Advise leadership on future-proofing business models and workforce transformation strategies
- Monitor competitive landscapes and regulatory evolutions to anticipate strategic pivots
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis at Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and quantitative trend modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects with measurable outcomes
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (preferred)