Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations as we architect the future of human progress. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to develop and implement groundbreaking frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics, sociocultural forecasting, and technological foresight to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish seminal research that defines industry paradigms.
We offer unparalleled resources including our proprietary Quantum Simulation Lab, access to global thought networks, and a culture where audacious ideas are the norm. Your work will directly impact how humanity navigates the technological singularity, climate resilience challenges, and ethical AI governance in the coming years.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 market disruptions
- Produce quarterly trend briefings on sociocultural shifts impacting global business landscapes
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and AI deployment
- Manage a $10M innovation portfolio targeting 2026 commercialization milestones
- Represent the company at Davos and global futurist summits
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CFP)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or equivalent innovation ecosystem
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technological convergence
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and horizon scanning techniques
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful long-range commercial implementations
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Fluency in at least two major languages beyond English
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategy