Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our brand as the undisputed leader in the next frontier of innovation. This role merges foresight analytics with strategic execution, ensuring we don't just anticipate the future—we define it.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present actionable insights to global stakeholders. Your work will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive trends, technologies, and market shifts relevant to 2026 and beyond
- Develop quantitative foresight models and scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps and business processes
- Author high-impact trend reports and executive briefings translating complex data into actionable strategies
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor teams in strategic foresight methodologies and future literacy
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-ready business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systemic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced proficiency in strategic frameworks (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field preferred