Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's vision at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge research with practical implementation, driving innovation across industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unwavering curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the pace of change accelerates exponentially. Your strategic foresight will guide our product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning, ensuring we don't just adapt to the future but actively create it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and social shifts to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop and publish strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Present visionary strategies to C-suite stakeholders and industry conferences
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigms post-2025
- Quantify future market opportunities through data modeling and forecasting
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism role with proven impact
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or scenario planning projects
- Experience advising Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients on future strategy