Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and prepare our organization for the transformative year of 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution to position us at the forefront of industry evolution.
Why join us? At Horizon Innovations, we empower our futurists with unparalleled resources, cross-industry partnerships, and a culture where audacious ideas thrive. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability experts to create tangible blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 through quantitative modeling and qualitative research
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with 18-36 month horizons aligned with C-suite objectives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and R&D teams
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate 2026-vision features into current development sprints
- Author thought leadership publications and present at global industry forums
- Manage a $2M annual innovation fund for 2026-relevant pilot projects
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 5+ years strategic planning experience
- Proven track record in technology forecasting and trend analysis (quantifiable impact required)
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate engineering
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused projects or published futurist work