Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging tech trends, market shifts, and societal transformations for the 2026 horizon. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our organization stays ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop forward-looking strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-focused insights into corporate planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on 2026 opportunity pathways
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for stakeholders
- Identify disruptive technologies and evaluate their potential business applications
- Represent the company at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology, Business, or Social Sciences with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and market forecasting
- Deep understanding of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling capabilities for executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)