Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future. We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation roadmap and prepare for the transformative landscape of tomorrow. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal changes to position our organization at the forefront of progress.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strategic frameworks that will define our business trajectory through 2026 and beyond. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market dynamics, turning foresight into actionable strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, market trends, and socio-economic indicators to map 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for potential disruptions in AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product development pipelines
- Produce quarterly strategic foresight reports with actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists, academics, and innovation partners
- Advise leadership on long-term investment decisions aligned with future market opportunities
- Drive innovation culture by embedding future-thinking methodologies across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations
- Passion for emerging technologies and their societal implications