Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Visionaries Inc. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode 2026's technological and societal landscape. Join our elite innovation team to transform foresight into actionable strategy that will define the next generation of human progress. This role demands radical imagination paired with rigorous analytical prowess to chart our course through emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research pioneers, and global thought leaders to embed future intelligence into our corporate DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and scientific possibility, and possess the charisma to inspire organizations toward unprecedented innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and socio-economic trends impacting 2026
- Develop and present scenario-based strategic roadmaps for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-focused solutions
- Establish and maintain global networks with futurist communities and research institutions
- Quantify market readiness and adoption timelines for breakthrough technologies
- Design organizational frameworks for agile adaptation to exponential change
- Author thought leadership publications positioning our company as 2026's innovation pioneer
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term transformation