Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a Futurist Strategist 2026 to architect tomorrow's business paradigms today. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends and transform them into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position organizations at the vanguard of innovation.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead cross-functional teams through complex scenario planning, develop proprietary trend-forecasting models, and deliver executive-level insights that redefine industry landscapes. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026+ trend intelligence framework using AI-driven analytics and proprietary research methodologies
- Design scenario-plaking models for C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead workshops with Fortune 500 clients to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Author high-impact thought leadership reports published in top-tier industry publications
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify disruptive technologies with 5-10 year commercialization potential
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI, and climate tech
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex concepts for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in reputable futurist or business publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)