Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today. Horizon Innovations seeks a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge foresight into market-defining strategies. Lead our charge into emerging tech paradigms while navigating complex global shifts to position us as industry pioneers. Join a team where innovation isn't just practiced—it's embedded in our DNA.
We're not just preparing for 2026; we're actively creating it. In this role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to decode tomorrow's opportunities before they emerge. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Translate complex data into actionable strategic roadmaps for executive leadership
- Establish strategic partnerships with innovation labs, research institutions, and emerging tech pioneers
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and societal shifts to anticipate industry inflection points
- Design and implement innovation governance models for sustainable competitive advantage
- Present future-state narratives to stakeholders using compelling visual storytelling techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal impacts
- Exceptional data synthesis and narrative construction skills for C-level audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy (required)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., APF, CFSD)
- Experience scaling foresight frameworks across global organizations