Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, develop transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the intersection of technology and human potential. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market evolutions through 2026 and beyond, ensuring our strategies remain agile and future-proof.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience. This is your opportunity to influence how industries evolve in the coming years while working alongside some of the brightest minds in tech and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion aligned with future scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies across departments
- Produce annual horizon scanning reports and trend impact assessments
- Advise executive leadership on long-term strategic pivots and opportunity identification
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Champion innovation culture through internal advocacy and thought leadership initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, business, technology, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, reports, books)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic positioning