Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect innovative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build adaptive roadmaps that position our organization at the cutting edge of industry evolution. If you thrive in ambiguity and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your calling to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Produce actionable foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture emerging knowledge
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate resilience solutions
- Present future outlooks to investors, boards, and industry stakeholders
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex narrative storytelling
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future outlooks or innovation frameworks