Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next wave of technological evolution. This pivotal role demands an unparalleled blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and executive influence to shape our organization's trajectory through emerging paradigms like quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI integration. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform speculative futures into executable strategies while maintaining competitive advantage in an exponentially accelerating landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption
- Analyze emerging scientific breakthroughs and their commercial implications
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints for prototype development
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and R&D institutions
- Produce quarterly trend reports with actionable recommendations
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented strategies
- Advanced degree in Technology, Economics, or Systems Thinking
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Certification in Foresight Methodology preferred