Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge market analysis with strategic foresight to position us at the forefront of innovation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D leaders to identify disruptive technologies, forecast industry shifts, and develop actionable plans for 2026 and beyond. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and drives strategic initiatives that redefine markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with 2026 market potential
- Develop comprehensive trend analysis reports for executive stakeholders
- Design and implement scenario-planning frameworks for future market disruptions
- Partner with product teams to align innovation pipelines with 2026 strategic vision
- Present strategic forecasts and recommendations to board members
- Establish cross-functional innovation task forces for future-critical domains
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and technological signals affecting 2026 landscape
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in emerging tech domains (AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management experience
- Published thought leadership on future trends (industry journals/conferences)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)