Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future of business strategy. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to develop and implement cutting-edge frameworks that will define industry standards for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires deep analytical prowess, innovative thinking, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging consumer behaviors. You'll drive our innovation roadmap through rigorous scenario planning and data-driven foresight, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of industry transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive trend analysis across technology, economics, and social domains to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for executive decision-making and long-term business planning
- Create predictive models for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their commercial applications
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision and strategic priorities
- Author high-impact thought leadership content positioning our organization as an industry futurist
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-focused product concepts
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting global business landscapes through 2026
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Economics, or related field (Master's required)
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI/ML, Web3, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with foresight tools like Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, or Systems Thinking
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred) or equivalent professional designation