Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as our 2026 Strategic Futurist. We seek a visionary leader to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap, guiding organizations through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This pivotal role demands exceptional foresight to anticipate market disruptions, emerging technologies, and paradigm shifts reshaping 2026+ landscapes.
As a key architect of our future-facing strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable frameworks that turn foresight into competitive advantage. Your work will directly shape how Fortune 500 companies navigate AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable infrastructure transitions.
Why this role matters: In an era where 60% of S&P 500 companies may be disrupted by 2026, your strategic insights will become the bedrock of resilience and growth for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves and market disruption vectors
- Architect strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating quantum-AI convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate-resilient infrastructure and circular economy transitions
- Produce annual Horizon 2026 trend reports with 85%+ predictive accuracy benchmarks
- Establish cross-industry coalitions for ethical AI governance frameworks
- Mentor innovation teams on future-proofing methodologies
- Secure $5M+ in research partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and EU Horizon
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Published author in Harvard Business Review or MIT Technology Review on future trends
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and disruption modeling
- Track record of implementing future-proofing strategies with ROI >300%
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Complexity Theory, or Strategic Innovation
- Fluency in futures methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Speaker at Davos, CES, or Web Summit in the last 3 years