Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business strategies, and guide our organization through the next paradigm shift. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to translate complex signals into actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer market-disrupting initiatives while mentoring a cross-functional team of futurists and analysts. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and audacious ambition. If you're passionate about shaping what's possible, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Architect strategic roadmaps for C-suite executives integrating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation scenarios
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping 2026 market opportunities
- Author predictive intelligence reports guiding $500M+ portfolio decisions
- Design and deliver executive workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry disruptors
- Champion ethical foresight frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record translating foresight into enterprise-scale strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technological or societal shifts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Experience guiding Fortune 500 companies through digital transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex future scenarios