Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect future-proof business models, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of the next decade. This pivotal role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to position us as industry pioneers.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, consumer behavior shifts, and market evolution. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience plans. If you thrive at the intersection of data and imagination, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast global technological, economic, and social trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic scenarios and contingency plans for disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Advise executive team on emerging risks and opportunities across 5-10 year horizon
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or corporate foresight
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into business strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies preferred