Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Innovations Group! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscapes. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and disruptive innovation. This pivotal role demands foresight, creativity, and strategic execution to position our clients as industry pioneers.
Why Join Horizon?
- Work with Fortune 500 leaders redefining markets
- Access cutting-edge research labs and AI forecasting tools
- Competitive equity packages and professional development stipends
- Collaborative culture with annual innovation retreats
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops on disruptive innovation opportunities
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive analytics methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio of published trend forecasts or white papers