Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to transform industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends, develop disruptive blueprints, and position our clients as market leaders in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, requiring you to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies while navigating ethical implications of tomorrow's technologies. You'll lead cross-functional workshops, publish thought leadership reports, and partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions that shape the next decade of business evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to define strategic priorities for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing disruptive technological shifts
- Lead immersive foresight workshops using design thinking methodologies to co-create future-state roadmaps
- Produce trend reports and predictive models quantifying market opportunities in emerging sectors
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight insights into innovation pipelines and R&D roadmaps
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits as a thought leader
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years applied experience
- Proven track record developing corporate foresight programs for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, advanced AI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into compelling stakeholder narratives
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar professional body)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-state frameworks or implemented strategic innovations