Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for our global clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they materialize.
Why this role matters: You'll directly shape how Fortune 500 companies prepare for 2026's technological and societal inflection points, from AI governance to climate adaptation strategies. Your insights will become the blueprint for sustainable growth in an uncertain future.
What you'll experience: Collaborate with Nobel laureates, lead cross-disciplinary innovation labs, and present your findings at exclusive global forums. We offer unparalleled resources to explore cutting-edge research while maintaining a 100% remote-first culture with quarterly innovation retreats in locations like Tokyo and Reykjavik.
Responsibilities
- Forecast macro-trends and disruptive technologies impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead innovation workshops using foresight methodologies like Delphi and Horizon Scanning
- Produce white papers and predictive models published in top-tier journals
- Manage a $2M annual research budget for emerging technology validation
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts and data scientists
- Present findings at global forums including Davos and TED Futures
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CFrA)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at top-tier firms
- Published research on AI ethics, quantum computing applications, or climate tech
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, ScenarioLab)
- Experience advising C-suite on 10-year strategic planning cycles
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ accurate predictions of major market shifts
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement