Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Strategist to architect the future of technology and business. We seek a visionary leader to develop pioneering strategies for 2026 and beyond, driving innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies, market trends, and human behavior. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform complex insights into actionable roadmaps.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes disparate signals into coherent narratives, and inspires organizations to embrace transformation. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and business expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities and threats
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and executive briefings translating complex trends into actionable insights
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to identify strategic partnerships and acquisition targets
- Design and implement horizon scanning methodologies for early trend detection
- Advose executive leadership on long-term positioning and competitive advantage
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurism
- Proven track record of developing future-focused strategies for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technological forecasting
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Futures Studies, or relevant technical field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for diverse audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented projects and thought leadership