Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop long-term strategic frameworks, and guide organizations through transformative shifts toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends data-driven foresight with creative innovation to position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Strategic Futures division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across sectors to translate complex technological, social, and economic signals into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of predictive analytics and human-centered design, and are passionate about shaping what's next, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and market trajectories
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation pipelines
- Author white papers and thought leadership on future-proof business models
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate foresight into product development lifecycles
- Maintain a proprietary trend intelligence database and predictive analytics dashboard
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or technology foresight roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive stakeholders across industries
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Experience with AI-driven analytics tools and data visualization platforms