Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our company as an industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving breakthrough products and market leadership in an era of unprecedented change.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, this position shapes our competitive advantage by anticipating technological disruptions, behavioral shifts, and market evolutions before they occur. You'll lead cross-functional teams to implement forward-looking initiatives that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 industry trend forecasts using data-driven methodologies
- Architect strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption and market disruption
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for future business environments
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynotes, and industry publications
- Mentor junior strategists in future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or related field
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future scenarios
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related discipline
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex insights
- Experience with AI, biotech, or climate tech forecasting preferred
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year future strategy implementations