Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of the coming decade.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop adaptive frameworks for technological disruption, market evolution, and societal transformation. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience planning across our global enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for market disruption and opportunity identification
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state readiness
- Design innovation roadmaps for emerging domains (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce actionable foresight reports and executive briefings
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-viability of research initiatives
- Establish KPI frameworks for tracking evolution of key megatrends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of trend analysis influencing organizational strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak-signal detection
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Methodology preferred
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks