Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future? Horizon Innovations Group is seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business planning to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. You'll analyze emerging trends, develop actionable foresight frameworks, and translate complex future scenarios into executable strategies that drive competitive advantage.
What Makes This Role Exceptional:
Join a team of thought leaders working on projects that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, influence policy discussions at global forums, and pioneer methodologies that bridge today's innovations with tomorrow's possibilities. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, strategic agility, and bold thinking – perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and human potential.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for executive teams navigating post-2026 business landscapes
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with C-level stakeholders to align innovation roadmaps
- Produce quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports synthesifying global signals and their strategic implications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, scientists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies with measurable KPIs
- Advolve product development teams in integrating 2026 foresight into long-term roadmaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their societal/economic implications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes