Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer the 2026 Strategic Futurist role. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and architect future-proof solutions that will redefine markets by 2026. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future of innovation.
As a cornerstone of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and leverage cutting-edge data analytics to identify paradigm shifts before they happen. Your insights will directly influence our product roadmaps, investment strategies, and global expansion plans.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, social, and economic megatrends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote industry conferences
- Monitor global disruptors and recommend proactive mitigation strategies
- Build and mentor a team of future intelligence analysts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend forecasts that influenced business strategy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Mastery of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on tech disruption preparedness
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic impact on innovation