Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We're seeking a dynamic 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term roadmaps, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader for the post-2025 landscape. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research, stakeholder engagement, and innovation incubation to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational resilience planning for the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic indicators to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks including scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact matrices
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce executive-level reports and presentations on emerging opportunities and risks
- Establish thought leadership through published research, speaking engagements, and media partnerships
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-focused principles into development lifecycles
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting 2026+ strategic positioning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive decision-making
- Published thought leadership in foresight, innovation, or future studies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic transformation initiatives