Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today at Horizon Innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and pragmatic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging paradigms. You'll lead cross-functional teams in reimagining business models, technologies, and human experiences for the 2026 horizon and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and strategic implementation, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive innovations and paradigm-breaking opportunities
- Architect future-state scenarios and build actionable frameworks for exponential growth
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready principles across organizational DNA
- Establish innovation ecosystems through strategic partnerships with academia, startups, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future trends into executable business strategies and product roadmaps
- Champion a culture of anticipatory intelligence through thought leadership and internal education
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 impact
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or equivalent certification
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex interdependencies
- Executive-level communication skills with experience presenting to boards and investors
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning for technological singularity events