Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to develop groundbreaking roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal trends. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation to shape our company's decade-long trajectory. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to anticipate and prepare for 2026 societal shifts
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive business opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present visionary strategies to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build and lead a dedicated futurist research task force
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio published futurist research or scenario planning projects