Job Description
Join our visionary team as the Senior Futurist & 2026 Strategy Lead at HorizonShift Analytics. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to architect our long-term roadmap by decoding emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This executive-level role demands a blend of strategic foresight, data-driven innovation, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization at the forefront of 2026's evolving landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive scenarios, identify disruptive opportunities, and build adaptive frameworks for sustainable growth. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your chance to shape tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios using trend analysis, AI-driven forecasting, and cross-industry research
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging risks and opportunities in quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech
- Create adaptive roadmaps integrating Web3, AI ethics, and sustainable business models
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed narratives
- Build an innovation ecosystem through partnerships with research institutions and disruptors
- Monitor global signals (geopolitical, technological, environmental) for early-warning systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or equivalent
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech stacks (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain) and societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ long-term strategic implementations