Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation strategies, and position our organization as the industry trailblazer. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and sociocultural evolutions that will define the 2026 landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business evolution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with R&D to prototype emerging technology applications
- Advise executive team on risk mitigation for paradigm shifts
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology or societal trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Deloitte Insights)
- Track record of implementing future-focused initiatives in corporate environments
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)