Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role merges foresight with execution, ensuring our innovations stay ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving world.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate megatrends into actionable strategies. Your expertise will shape products, services, and organizational structures designed for 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-political shifts, and market disruptions to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for long-term organizational resilience and innovation
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate future-focused insights into product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on 5-year strategic priorities
- Produce foresight reports and trend briefs for executive decision-making
- Identify and vet emerging partnerships, technologies, and talent pools for future growth
- Represent the company at global foresight forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional scenario modeling and trend analysis capabilities
- Credibility speaking at global tech/consumer conferences
- Portfolio published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations