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 and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term sustainability initiatives in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify 2026 market inflection points
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state opportunities
- Produce trend intelligence reports with quantitative and qualitative forecasting
- Advise leadership on emerging risks and disruptive threats to business continuity
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and industry summits
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies and adaptive thinking
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Published thought leadership on technological and societal transformation
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse audiences